Heritage Sites

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 December 2015

Thursday, 17 December 2015

Questions (196)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

196. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he envisages the 2016 landing season at Sceilig Mhichíl to begin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45993/15]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

In line with recent years, it is proposed that the visitor season at the Skellig Michael World Heritage Site will run from 14 May to 2 October 2016, weather permitting.

Prior to the start of the season, the OPW staff and a specialist Safety Contractor will, as normal, engage in pre-season maintenance tasks on the Island to make it safe for visitors and to deal with any damage caused by Winter storms.