Litir Chumhdaigh
My name is Dermot Rowan, I represent the Rowan family. The family home is Confey Abbey which was built in 1860 an acquired by the family in 1924, I manage the house and farm the surrounding land on behalf of my family.
There is an inadequate grant scheme for Protected Structures in Kildare.
Although the KCC officials have been helpful. The grant system is inadequate. The grant offered represents 4.4% of the estimated cost of the renovation required, the balance would need to be funded from our own resources. We maybe in a position to fund 40% of the renovation costs over two years.
The current grant scheme for Protected Structures is grossly inadequate resulting in further deterioration of the building, unless the grant is increased to allow the necessary work.