National Monuments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 June 2016

Tuesday, 28 June 2016

Ceisteanna (337)

Michael Healy-Rae

Ceist:

337. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of access to a national monument (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18132/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

It is assumed that the Deputy is referring to Ballynavenooragh Stone Fort in Ballydavid Co. Kerry.

Given its location and relative inaccessibility, this National Monument would benefit from improved road and car parking provision. However, neither the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht nor the Office of Public Works owns any suitable land in the area for this purpose. There is however excellent pedestrian access to the fort and a number of visitors find their way to it, notwithstanding the difficulties.