Heritage Projects

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 July 2017

Tuesday, 11 July 2017

Questions (178, 179)

Sean Fleming

Question:

178. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the plans by the OPW to carry out conservation or restoration works at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33040/17]

Sean Fleming

Question:

179. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the plans for restoration, conservation and improvement works to be carried out at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33041/17]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

I propose to take Questions Nos. 178 and 179 together.

There are no plans currently to carry out any major works at the Rock of Dunamaise apart from general ongoing maintenance, grasscutting, weed removal etc. This is a medieval structure which is, like much of the National Monuments estate, in a ruined condition. In line with the principles of conservation in situ, the Office of Public Works Heritage Service strategy is to maintain the structure in place and prevent any further deterioration.