Heritage Sites

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 December 2015

Tuesday, 1 December 2015

Questions (222)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

222. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when competition for permits (details supplied) will be launched; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42568/15]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

A competition for up to four new permits for Skellig Michael will be held early in the new year. The delay in making final arrangements has been due to legal matters.

The Office of Public Works (OPW) Heritage Service is proposing to meet with Oireachtas Members from the area soon to explain the issues involved and to outline the process that will be followed in allocating new Permits.