John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I am delighted to hear that because there is much more, for example, to Kilkenny than Kilkenny Castle. This brings me to the point on a visit by the OPW to a location in Jerpoint in Kilkenny, which is privately owned. It is the burial ground of St. Nicholas. It is the best example in Europe of the layout of a town. It is completely under grass but it has been presented in a way that one can identify the streets, the types of buildings and the river crossings. I wonder what grants are in place to assist the owner of that type of property at least to maintain it in order that those who are visiting on coach tours are able to access the property with appropriate walkways, etc., because now there are restrictions on those who come by bus and yet it is a promotion of a county location rather than the central location. What kind of grants or funding are available to assist people? While significant money is not made out of these sites, it is so important for the State to ensure they are presented properly.