Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 February 2015
676. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way the name for the new centre at Teach an Phiarsigh in Ros Muc, Connemara, County Galway, was chosen; and if it would be more appropriate to have a name which reflects the historical links of the new centre. [4999/15]
View answerThe development of a visitor centre at Teach an Phiarsaigh is being progressed by a steering group comprising a number of key stakeholders, including Údarás na Gaeltachta, Galway County Council, the Office of Public Works, Fáilte Ireland and my own Department. While the working title for the project to date has been Cultúrlann Chonamara at Teach an Phiarsaigh, an official name has not yet been chosen for the proposed centre. I can assure the Deputy that full consideration will be given in due course to all relevant factors in choosing an appropriate name for the building. Clearly, the Government's decision to include it as one of the flagship capital developments for the 2016 Commemorations will be important in this regard. The management by the OPW of the national monument at Teach an Phiarsaigh and the presentation of different aspects of Pearse's history and legacy will also be of importance in choosing an appropriate name for the centre.
