Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 July 2022
819. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps his Department is taking to immediately intervene to protect the site of a recent significant archaeological find in Donabate, County Dublin (details supplied) and prevent any encroachment on the site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41704/22]
View answerFollowing receipt of reports of the discovery of a monument of the type known as a “souterrain” (an underground passage or chamber dating to the Early Historic Period, c. 6th to 12th centuries AD) at Corballis, Donabate, Fingal, the National Monuments Service (NMS) of my Department carried out an inspection and has confirmed what appears to be the location. The monument does not appear to be in immediate danger, but the NMS will of course liaise with relevant parties (including owners and, if appropriate, the planning authority) to ensure it receives appropriate protection. The discovery will be added to the national database of known archaeological monuments which is maintained by the NMS.
