Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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337. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of access to a national monument (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18132/16]

Seán Canney (Galway East, Independent)
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It is assumed that the Deputy is referring to Ballynavenooragh Stone Fort in Ballydavid Co. Kerry.

Given its location and relative inaccessibility, this National Monument would benefit from improved road and car parking provision. However, neither the Department of Arts Heritage and the Gaeltacht nor the Office of Public Works own any suitable land in the area for this purpose. There is however excellent pedestrian access to the fort and a number of visitors find their way to it, notwithstanding the difficulties.