Archaeological Sites

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 July 2015

Tuesday, 7 July 2015

Ceisteanna (158)

Brendan Griffin

Ceist:

158. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will consider the merits of relocating a monument (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27107/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

It is not appropriate to move National Monuments to other locations solely on the basis of visitor or tourism potential. The Dunloe Ogham Stones are not considered to be under any threat and therefore it is not proposed to move them.