Archaeological Sites

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 July 2013

Tuesday, 9 July 2013

Questions (576)

John McGuinness

Question:

576. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of the final reports post excavation relative to the archaeological dig in the Boyne Valley, County Meath, as part of the construction of the M1 (details supplied); if these final reports on the discoveries which formed part of the conditions under which the excavation licences were issued by the national monuments service have been submitted to the appropriate Department or agency; if the consultants have been paid in full for the reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33434/13]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy’s question to the NRA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.