Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Senator for his very kind remarks. The OPW is keen to move this issue on. Significant public investment was made in the ramparts some years ago by the OPW and of late people have not had an opportunity to see the views of Cork. I have taken a particular interest in this. Given the fact that we do not have the money to have tour guides there I am more than happy for Cork City Council to do so if we come to an agreement on the licence. I am grateful for the opportunity to state publicly in the House that once work on this licence has been completed by both parties we will be able to move into a more constructive phase when the city council can take guarded ownership of the site and use it for its tourism potential.