Office of Public Works Projects

Tuesday, 24 April 2018

Questions (140)

Seán Fleming

Question:

140. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the plans of the Office of Public Works to carry out conservation and restoration works at a location (details supplied) in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17420/18]

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Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Rock of Dunamaise is a National Monument in State ownership and is maintained by the Office of Public Works. Currently, the site is in good conservation order and no works, apart from general maintenance are planned.

The site is open to the public and holds a potential for greater visitor and tourism engagement. Discussions have taken place between Laois Co. Council, the Department of Culture Heritage and the Gaeltacht and the OPW to assess how best this potential can be addressed in a sustainable way.