Marian Harkin (Sligo-Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I have already sent the Tánaiste the details of this matter and I wish to make the strongest possible case to him for the OPW to purchase a piece of land that is for sale at Carns Hill in County Sligo on which is situated in the Carns Hill west passage tomb, which is one of the three biggest passage tombs in the country and the only one that is not a national monument in State care. At the end of 2021, I stated in this House that that piece of land was for sale and that Sligo County Council and I were asking the OPW to purchase the site. We were asked not to raise this issue publicly as it might inflate prices. Unfortunately, I listened to this request. The OPW was late to the table and the site was sold privately. It is now up for sale again. I am saying that the OPW must buy this site as it is an integral part of the UNESCO World Heritage site application for the passage tombs in County Sligo. This is a golden opportunity and we cannot miss it a second time.

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