Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 November 2018
186. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 94 of 21 February 2018, the status of discussions with a society (details supplied) on ensuring public access to the execution site of four persons in Roscrea Castle in 1922 for the centenary celebrations; if public access to the site will be made permanent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49172/18]
View answerWhile some discussions have taken place locally in Roscrea in relation to the area of the site in question, no conclusions have yet been arrived at. As stated previously, OPW will ultimately be guided in relation to these matters by the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht who is overseeing how best to address the respectful commemoration of this era on a national basis and the future treatment of the location will be considered in that context.
It is not possible currently for the OPW to provide guaranteed permanent access to this location as it forms part of a works area with restricted access, for health and safety reasons, for members of the public. However, it may be possible to facilitate a private ceremony for family members with prior notice. Interested parties are invited to submit a proposal in this regard through permissions@opw.ie
