Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I again thank Senator Seery Kearney for raising this important issue regarding the cromlech in the Phoenix Park. I will make three points. As for the officials, during my short time there I have seen a genuine intention and appreciation among the staff to try to preserve what we have in terms of the natural environment. Second, I will follow up with the Chapelizod historical society with regard to what has been implemented for Ballina, County Mayo. Third, I will find time to visit the cromlech together with the Senator. It is not too far away from here so we can arrange for that. Most importantly, as the Senator said, the cromlech is 5,000 years old. It is of fantastic historical significance and we in the OPW want to preserve it, as do the Chapelizod historical society and the people of Dublin generally. We are all working toward the same common purpose. Let us keep up the dialogue. I will follow up on Ballina and I look forward to visiting the site with the Senator.