Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 6 Apr 1993

Vol. 429 No. 3

Written Answers. - Boyne Valley Interpretative Centre.

John Bruton

Question:

217 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht if in view of his statement in column 1019 of the Dáil debate of 9 March 1993, in which he expressed his desire to take into account the meaning of heritage for local communities, the way in which he proposes to fulfil this requirement in regard to local communities living in the Boyne Valley area of County Meath in respect of the Boyne Valley interpretative centre.

John Bruton

Question:

218 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht when the review group on the strategic options for future policy in relation to the Boyne Valley interpretative centre will report; the terms of reference of this committee and its composition; and if it is inviting representations from local interests in County Meath on the subject matter of its terms of reference.

Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht (Mr. M. Higgins)

Tógfaidh mé Ceisteanna Uimh. 217 agus 218 le chéile.

The terms of reference of the Review Group are as follows:

"To examine strategic options for future policy in relation to Mullaghmore, Luggala, and the Boyne Valley."

The Review Group is composed of the following officers from my Department: Seán Ó Cofaigh, Assistant Secretary; Chris O'Grady, Principal Officer; Kevin Ó Driscoll, Programme Manager.

The Review Group hopes to report to me by the end of May 1993.

My Programme Manager has commenced a consultative process with the various interest groups involved and meetings have taken place in Clare, Wicklow and the Boyne Valley. Further consultations will take place shortly in respect of the Boyne Valley.

In the meantime, of course, I would, welcome views from all community and other interest groups in County Meath.