Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 20 Feb 1996

Vol. 461 No. 7

Written Answers. - Statue Replacement.

Colm M. Hilliard

Question:

154 Mr. Hilliard asked the Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht the decision, if any, that has been made regarding a replacement statue of St. Patrick on the Hill of Tara to be sited where the old statue stood; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3842/96]

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

Proposals for a replacement statue were forwarded to the local historical society in November 1995 and a response is awaited.