Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 7 September 2018
219. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the arrangements being made to accommodate tourist access to a historical site (details supplied) in view of the recent retirement of the keyholder; and if the OPW will work constructively with a local tourism group with regard to same. [36713/18]
View answerThe Office of Public Works is anxious to restore public access to this important Heritage site following the retirement of the previous Keyholder / Caretaker earlier this year and have been attempting to identify a viable local alternative solution to manage the access to the site. To date however, no proposals have emerged locally which are consistent with the OPW's need to be assured that there will be firm control over the access arrangements which will protect the Monument.
Currently, OPW is engaging with both the Kells and District Tourism Network and Meath Co. Council and a positive outcome on a partnership basis is anticipated.
