asked the Minister for Finance the plans his Department has to provide for advancement of the national archaeological park on the site of the Battle of the Boyne; whether this would be a great tourist attraction in the Boyne Valley area; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - National Archaeological Park.
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My Department has no plans to establish a national archaeological park related to the Battle of the Boyne. The primary tourist attraction in the Boyne Valley area is the pre-history remains and in particular the outstanding monuments at Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth. The Government has already approved in principle of the creation of an archaeological park in this area. A planning study of the area has been commissioned.