Tom Hayes
Question:374 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans there are for restoration works at the Rock of Cashel. [27795/04]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 November 2004
374 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the plans there are for restoration works at the Rock of Cashel. [27795/04]
View answer379 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of Attassel Abbey, Golden, County Tipperary; and the plans there are for restoration works at same. [27808/04]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 374 and 379 together.
I am advised that the Office of Public Works has appointed consultants to carry out a feasibility study to assess the future visitor requirements, access routes, visitor management and visitor numbers at the Rock of Cashel. It is expected that the final draft of the study will be completed by the end of the year. On foot of this study, the Office of Public Works, in consultation with my Department will consider what changes, if any, are necessary for the efficient management of visitors at the site.
The Office of Public Works is also currently engaged in a programme of conservation/stabilisation works at this site under the National Development Plan 2000-2006; but there are no plans for restoration works beyond these. I am advised that the Office of Public Works has commissioned a conservation plan for Athassel Abbey. It is hoped to have this plan completed by the end of the year. In light of this plan, the Office of Public Works in consultation with my Department, will consider whether conservation or consolidation works are required at this site.