John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)

The committee meets for the first time tomorrow to advise on the conduct of the archaeological investigations to be carried out under the directions. It will continue to meet as often as is necessary over the course of the excavation of the monument.

I assure the House that I am fully committed to preserving Ireland's internationally renowned archaeological heritage. It is my intention to consult in the coming weeks with a wide range of interests in the area to hear their views. That process started last week and I intend that it will be continued and intensified.

It is interesting that the Fine Gael Party has raised this issue this evening. I always had the impression — the Deputy has confirmed it — that Fine Gael was totally committed to the building of this road through the Tara-Skryne valley——

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