Repatriation Costs

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 February 2023

Thursday, 16 February 2023

Ceisteanna (217)

Emer Higgins

Ceist:

217. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if her attention has been drawn to the campaign to repatriate the remains of a person (details supplied) from Belgium to Ireland; if her Department will assist with the repatriation effort given the cultural and historical significance of the person and the tourism implications for the Irish location chosen as the final resting place for his remains; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8038/23]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media

I have no function in the repatriation of the remains of the person cited in the Deputy's question. Given the complexity of issues related to the exhumation and repatriation of remains generally, all of which fall outside the remit of my Department, I am not in a position to assist such activities.