Archaeological Sites.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 May 2009

Tuesday, 19 May 2009

Ceisteanna (117)

Mary Wallace

Ceist:

158 Deputy Mary Wallace asked the Minister for Finance the position with regard to the employment of seasonal workers at important heritage sites such as the Hill of Tara and Newgrange, County Meath, in view of the public service embargo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20122/09]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Finance (Deputy Martin Mansergh)

The Commissioners of Public Works have received sanction to recruit seasonal guides at various heritage sites throughout the country that they manage and present.

The vast majority of seasonal guides have now been recruited.