Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 23 Nov 1999

Vol. 511 No. 3

Written Answers. - Heritage Centres.

Billy Timmins

Question:

294 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands if she will establish a heritage centre in Ballyknockan, County Wicklow, to interpret and document the historical background to Poulaphuca, County Wicklow, in view of the fact that this village has a very historical setting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24562/99]

Minister for Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands (Miss de Valera)

Visitor centres managed by my Department generally relate to specific sites in the ownership of the State, such as national monuments, national parks or nature reserves. I have no plans to establish a heritage centre in Ballyknockan.