Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
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Question 178: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the steps that need to be taken to remove the scaffolding from the Rock of Cashel as it is coming into the busy tourist season. [6236/08]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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The current conservation programme of repairing the masonry on the walls of the Cathedral is continuing. The Transepts are almost completed and the main focus will then be on the Chancel. Scaffolding is an essential requirement to progress the required pointing and is moved in accordance with the programme of works. The scaffolding does not interfere with the visitors overall enjoyment of the National Monument.