National Monuments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 November 2012

Tuesday, 20 November 2012

Questions (287)

Timmy Dooley

Question:

287. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the Office of Public Works will honour its commitment to replace the viewing platform at Mooghaun Fort, Newmarket-on-Fergus, County Clare, and carry out scrub clearance; the date on which this work will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50845/12]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

Arrangements are being made for scaffolding to be erected on the site at Mooghaun Fort to allow the specific trees that need to be felled to be identified so that the viewing platform can be installed. Contact has also been established with Coillte who will carry out the work on the trees and the Department of Arts Heritage and the Gaeltacht which needs to provide the necessary Archaeological consent required under National Monuments legislation. Once all the necessary arrangements have been made the Office of Public Works will arrange to have the viewing platform reconstructed so that the panoramic views of the site can be enjoyed once again by visitors.