Moira Fay

But the asking price for the property is about 1.5 million euro.

That would be a significant sum for the state to spend.

So speaking in response, Minister Eimear Higgins said that while the OPW recognises its heritage value, it is the case that the state must carefully consider its approach to acquiring historic properties.

The assumption of ownership brings with it long-term obligations in terms of conservation, maintenance and public access.

And all of this must be carefully considered in the context of competing priorities across the heritage sector.

And that any future proposal for the Martello Tower at Sandymount Stroud may be more appropriately considered at local authority level.

In this instance, Dublin City Council and potentially in partnership with other stakeholders.

Going back to Dr. Jason Bolton, he outlined to me the current ownership situation with other Martello Towers in Ireland and the challenges for the state in acquiring them.

Yeah, they do.

I asked these people going for a walk along Sandy Mount Strand what they'd like to see happen with it.

even if it were to cost the state 1.5 million euro?

Why do you think that?

Unfortunately, RTE doesn't pay me enough.