National Monuments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 June 2013

Wednesday, 26 June 2013

Ceisteanna (127)

Regina Doherty

Ceist:

127. Deputy Regina Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in whose ownership is the Tower on the Hill of Skyrne, County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30914/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

Skreen Church tower situated on the Hill of Skryne Co. Meath is a National Monument in State ownership. It stands on an elevated site on the Hill of Skyrne and was built in 1341 on top of an earlier church which had a shrine dedicated to St. Columba.