Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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196. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he envisages the 2016 landing season at Sceilig Mhichíl to begin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45993/15]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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In line with recent years, it is proposed that the visitor season at the Skellig Michael World Heritage Site will run from 14 May to 2 October 2016, weather permitting.

Prior to the start of the season, the OPW staff and a specialist Safety Contractor will, as normal, engage in pre-season maintenance tasks on the Island to make it safe for visitors and to deal with any damage caused by Winter storms.