Office of Public Works Properties

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 October 2017

Tuesday, 3 October 2017

Ceisteanna (129)

Fergus O'Dowd

Ceist:

129. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to reverse the decision to close off large areas of the local Oldbridge House grounds in Drogheda, County Meath, for the purpose of grazing sheep (details supplied); if the decision was a financial one; if so, the income it will provide; if this income can be found elsewhere in order to reverse the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41390/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

Land management at Oldbridge Estate (the site of the historic Battle of the Boyne) involves an ongoing cycle of tillage, silage/hay making, grazing and grass mowing. A priority is to facilitate public access and recreational use. Recent field boundary adjustments will accommodate all current sport and leisure activities.