Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 September 2014
226. Deputy Tom Barry asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there have been findings of any significance from the archaeological dig taking place at the site of Coláiste Mhuire, Buttevant, County Cork; when the dig will be completed in order that construction may recommence. [36226/14]
View answerThe delivery of a new school building for Coláiste Mhuire, Buttevant, Co. Cork has been devolved to Cork Education and Training Board. The project went to construction on 21st July 2014. As part of the conditions of planning, Cork County Council requested an archaeologist to be on site during the initial stage of construction. An archaeological dig resulted in findings related to a Bronze Age settlement of archaeological significance. While construction is scheduled to recommence on Monday, 29th September 2014, archaeological excavation on the south-eastern part of the site will continue for a few days.
