Ossian Smyth (Dún Laoghaire, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I am speaking on behalf of my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donovan. Cashel is one of the most important sites in the country and was visited by Queen Elizabeth II and others. The next step is to assess the identified site locations. They will be matched against defined criteria to be agreed by the project steering group. The group will have regard to the conceptual spatial model, which will encompass requirements for the proposed new facility.

If the outcomes of this study are favourable, this will lead to further studies that will review sources of funding, possible management and operational options and other requirements laid out in the public spending code. The steering group for the project continues to meet on a regular basis. I do not have dates or costs. I will take the Deputy's concerns to the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donovan, and ask him to speak to the Deputy directly.

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