Heritage Sites

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 June 2015

Tuesday, 30 June 2015

Ceisteanna (710)

Michael McGrath

Ceist:

710. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the review of the Brú na Boinne management plan in respect of United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization World Heritage status; when the residents can expect to receive feedback on submissions made; the reason there has been no communication from her Department to residents in the interim; if the significant issues raised at a public meeting at Brú na Boinne will be addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26312/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

The Brú na Bóinne Management Plan is currently under review and a public consultation forum was arranged by my Department in February 2015 to outline details of the new draft plan to local residents and other interested parties. The general public was also invited to provide observations on the draft plan through national and local media with a closing date of 10 April 2015.

The written comments received, and the proceedings at the public forum, are being examined by my Department and will be incorporated into an updated draft of the Management Plan, as appropriate, together with any other necessary additions. This process is nearing completion and a final draft of the Plan will be forwarded to the local Management Plan Steering Committee as soon as possible.