National Monuments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 December 2019

Tuesday, 17 December 2019

Questions (156)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

156. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the OPW will clean up around the Napoleonic battery fortress on Carrig Island, Ballylongford, County Kerry in order to expose the architectural features on the historical site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52688/19]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Napoleonic Battery Fortress on Carrig island, Ballylongford is not a National Monument in State care and does not come under the care of the Office of Public Works.  As such, the works you request cannot be undertaken by the OPW as they fall outside it's remit and responsibility.