Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 April 2025
349. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform when the Turoe stone will be returned to its original location in Turoe, County Galway; when the associated site works at this location are expected to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15667/25]
View answerPlanning Permission for a new enclosure for the Turoe Stone, National Monument number 327, was granted by Galway County Council (Reference Number 22/580), on the 28th June 2022 which included the proposed development of the new pavilion structure to house the conserved Turoe Stone at Bullaun, Loughrea.
In the coming weeks, the OPW will apply for Ministerial Consent for the proposed scheme and will seek permission from the National Museum of Ireland to return the Turoe stone to its original setting. Pending these approvals, it is intended to go to tender in the summer of this year to engage a suitably qualified company to build the new enclosure.
The OPW envisages that works will commence in Quarter 4, 2025, dependant on all statutory and legal obligations being met, including consents.
