Maria Byrne (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the announcement made by the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Deputy Kevin Boxer Moran, on free access to cultural and heritage sites for all children under 12 years. This is a very positive move. Children are the future of the country and it is important from an educational point of view to instil a love of culture and heritage in them. I would like to see other organisations which offer the same type of service, be they private or public, similarly allow free access to young students to encourage a love of culture and heritage.