Written answers

Tuesday, 18 June 2024

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Heritage Projects

Photo of Cathal CroweCathal Crowe (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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82. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he, together with the Embassy of Ireland, and the Holy See, will seek to have the ancient crown of Brian Boru, High King of Ireland, returned by the Vatican to the State (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26148/24]

Photo of Micheál MartinMicheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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The current circumstances, or existence, of the crown of Brian Boru are unconfirmed, and a question of some dispute among historical experts. My Department will liaise with relevant authorities in Ireland in the first instance to review the matter.

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