Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2023
355. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if a start date has been agreed for the commencement of remedial works on Cairn T, at the Loughcrew heritage site near Oldcastle, County Meath; the plan and schedule for the re-opening of Cairn T to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47709/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraOPW held constructive meetings on site with the National Monuments Service of the Department for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to agree details of the continued structural supports that will be needed to safeguard Cairn T.
OPW’s Structural engineers are finalising detailed plans regarding permanent structural support work to replace the temporary prop currently in situ. It is expected this work will commence early 2024.
A Conservation Management Plan for Loughcrew is being commissioned as part of the long-term preservation efforts for this site.
