Mary Fitzpatrick (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I will be brief. I apologise I had to leave earlier.

I thank the Heritage Council for the work it is doing in all towns and villages. I specifically mention the north inner city in the capital city but I am conscious that it touches every town and village. It is important work. The support that they can give to individuals and community groups that on a voluntary basis take pride in our heritage, champion it and look to protect it and promote it cannot be overstated. It is of enormous value.

One novel initiative that should be promoted more is the "Know Your 5K" initiative from the Heritage Council. It speaks to individuals, families and communities to get to know their own local areas, their local heritage and then to promote it. I encourage the Heritage Council to promote that programme more widely. I appreciate there is a new head of communications commencing with the Heritage Council and I suggest that that person be encouraged to make that a priority.