Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 December 2004
253 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the aims and objectives of the discovery programme; the progress made to date on the history and archaeology of Tara and its surroundings, in this context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32950/04]
View answerThe Discovery Programme is a limited company which receives most of its funding from the Heritage Council. The objectives of the programme as set out in its memorandum of association are to enhance understanding of Ireland's past through archaeological research, to promote appreciation of Ireland's archaeological heritage, and to co-operate with other national and international archaeological bodies.
A number of research studies on Tara have been published by the Discovery Programme and I understand that another is awaiting publication. Details of publications are available on its website at www.discoveryprogramme.ie.
