Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 March 2010
160 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Finance the amount of State funding that has been invested in Newgrange world heritage site, County Meath, in each of the past four years; the international promotion that has taken place to promote it as a tourist destination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13907/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Office of Public Works is responsible for Brú Na Bóinne which is a designated World Heritage Site. Direct expenditure by the Office of Public Works on management and related works is as follows:
|
Year |
2006 |
2007* |
2008 |
2009 |
|
Amount |
€1,312,425.82 |
€2,159,237.00 |
€1,621,628.15 |
€1,433,031.83 |
*Includes vehicle (buses) replacement costs.
|
Location |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
|
Visitor Centre |
48, 591 |
49,439 |
44,437 |
40,406 |
|
Newgrange |
128,316 |
135,361 |
133,524 |
130,083 |
|
Knowth |
53,642 |
56,465 |
58,351 |
51,941 |
|
Total |
230,549 |
241,265 |
236,312 |
223,430 |
Direct international promotion of the site is undertaken by the tourist authorities.
