Ms Rosemary Collier:

We can follow that up. First, it is cared for in the context of the Phoenix Park Act. Second, the Phoenix Park has more than 1,000 years of archaeological history on the site. It is an archaeological complex in and of itself. We work very closely with the National Monuments Service in the Department on the archaeological requirements and consents at the Phoenix Park whenever we are doing works. The park's team will care for it in the context of the legislation that covers the Phoenix Park. I do not think it is true to say that it is not cared for at all.

In response to Senator Seery Kearney's question on the designation, that is a matter for the Minister. It is the Minister who decides whether a monument is registered as a prescribed monument or if it is to be given special protection and therefore it becomes a national monument and is cared for by the OPW. We can follow that up and clarify the designation status there if that is helpful.