Micheál Carrigy (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am glad the Minister of State recognises the Corlea trackway is unique. We want to see further investment and expand the visitor numbers to the centre. I do not understand why clarification of the ownership of these items is being sought. They have been in the ownership of the OPW for the past 33 years and it is ironic it is now wondering about ownership and the requirements that will have to be put in place to protect them. They have been protected and kept in storage for the past 33 years since they were brought back from America. I take heart from the fact that discussion and engagement will take place with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and the National Museum. We need to display these artefacts for people to see. Every day, thousands of kids and other people visit the two museums beside Leinster House to see artefacts. We need to put these artefacts on display for people to see. I have outlined the unique nature of Inchcleraun, with its links to Queen Maeve of Connacht and back to St. Ciarán of Clonmacnoise and St. Diarmaid. It is part of our history and folklore and we need the younger generation to be able to see it. We need to explain the story of the stones and bring them back to be put on display in their home county of Longford.