Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 February 2004
270 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Finance the breakdown of visitors to all OPW tourist attractions in County Donegal for the years 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2788/04]
View answerThe OPW has three heritage sites in County Donegal, which are open to the public, have a full guide service and charge an admission fee, Donegal Castle, Glebe House and Gallery and, Newmills Corn and Flax Mills.
The numbers of visitor to these sites were:
|
Year |
Donegal Castle |
Glebe House |
Newmills |
|
1999 |
38,879 |
6,022 |
3,346 |
|
2000 |
39,979 |
7,666 |
2,737 |
|
2001 |
33,241 |
10,049 |
2,881 |
|
2002 |
32,298 |
9,005 |
2,428 |
|
2003 |
35,235 |
9,586 |
2,897 |
There are a number of other national monuments in State care in County Donegal to which the public has access, but, as a fee is not charged it is not possible to determine with accuracy the number of visitors these attract.
