Josepha Madigan (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I did not know that about St. Brigid's cloak and the Curragh Plains. I note the Deputy's comments on integrating the Curragh Plains into the overall strategy for Heritage Ireland 2030. The consultation process is a critical part of the development of the document and a key stakeholder input has been gathered in the form of written submissions and face to face meetings with organisations such as the Heritage Council, the input of which is crucial in informing the plan. I am very grateful to the organisations and bodies that have contributed so extensively. The process is almost complete. I understand there were bodies still engaged as late as last week and I am sure everyone here will agree that it is very important that they be allowed the time they need to make their contribution. The open public consultation process will begin in November and include an invitation to make written submissions, social media engagement and a series of regional public workshops which will culminate in a national discussion day, I hope in February 2019. Publication of the final plan will take place before the end of 2019 and reflect the outcome of all of the consultations.

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