Heritage Sites

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 November 2023

Thursday, 9 November 2023

Questions (232)

Peadar Tóibín

Question:

232. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has examined the tourism potential of Dowth Hall, Slane, County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44819/23]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

I recently announced my Department’s agreement to purchase the Dowth Hall Demesne in Co. Meath. This 552 acre site contains valuable elements of natural, archaeological and architectural heritage and will be managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of my Department as a new National Park to ensure the preservation of these features for the people of Ireland.

Contractual arrangements for this purchase are currently being finalised and I am not in a position to comment on future operational matters until this process is concluded.