Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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305. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if an archaeological assessment has been undertaken in Bantry Bay recently; if not, if one is planned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30798/17]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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Numerous underwater surveys and assessments have been undertaken by various parties in Bantry Bay in recent years. This year my Department’s National Monuments Service has provided advice on locations of archaeological interest within areas in which it is proposed to undertake commercial activity. I am advised that, as the proposal will not have any impact on any known archaeological feature, site or object, no further assessment is planned by my Department in respect of it.