Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 May 2013
438. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the Book of Kells is owned by the people of Ireland; the ownership arrangements of the Book of Kells; if his attention has been drawn to trademark restrictions relating to the Book of Kells (details provided); his views on the potential impact of same on potential heritage industries in Kells, County Meath. [25875/13]
Amharc ar fhreagra439. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he supports the call to return one volume of the Book of Kells to the town of Kells, County Meath on a rotational and trial basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25876/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 438 and 439 together.
The matters referred to by the Deputy are matters for which I have no statutory function.
