爱尔兰政府为Castellown House支付了超过市值的11.25M欧元,以维护属于公共所有的历史遗产。 The Irish government paid €11.25M for Castletown House, exceeding market value, to preserve the historic estate under public ownership.

公共工程办公室为基尔达雷市城堡大厦235英亩土地支付了1 125万欧元,比725万欧元高出近400万欧元至750万欧元的市场估价,以确保国家拥有的历史财产。 The Office of Public Works paid €11.25 million for 235 acres at Castletown House in Kildare, nearly €4 million above a €7.25 million to €7.5 million market valuation, to secure the historic estate under state ownership. 购买于11月完成, 此前多年尝试失败, 包括政府拒绝2021年投标, 以及2022年向第三方出售, 引发社区抗议, The purchase, completed in November, followed years of failed attempts, including a 2021 bid denied by the government, and a 2022 sale to a third party that triggered community protests over access. 由于该遗址的遗产意义及其作为 " 特别购买者 " 的作用,OPW认为较高的价格是必要的,因为它强调长期的文化和社区利益。 The OPW justified the higher price as necessary due to the site’s heritage significance and its role as a “special purchaser,” emphasizing long-term cultural and community benefits.