Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 May 2023
248. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 290 of 16 May 2023, if he has received the OPW report on the inspection of the Oweynagat cave at Rathcroghan; if he will publish the report and/or its recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26146/23]
View answerThe Report on the recent inspection of Oweynagat Cave at Rathcroghan is currently in draft format. It is intended that the report will be finalised and shared with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in the coming days for its consideration and comment. At this moment in time, it would be premature to publish the Report but I can assure the Deputy that once the detail of the report has been reviewed, I have asked that my officials publish the findings as soon as possible.
The Office of Public Works has worked closely with the local team at Rathcroghan Visitor Centre for many years. My officials will continue to work with them to optimise visitor experience, visitor safety and ultimately, public enjoyment of the national monuments at Rathcroghan, by locals and visitors alike.
