Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Jimmy Deenihan TD has today
(Wednesday 11th May, 2011) invited local people and other interested
parties to have their say in the preparation of a new management plan for
the famous World Heritage Site at Brú na Bóinne.
The first Brú na Bóinne World Heritage Site Management Plan was published
in December 2002. “That Plan set out the parameters for the management of the World Heritage property dealing with issues surrounding the protection, conservation, research, presentation and general management of the property” said the Minister.
Brú na Bóinne was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1993. To be
inscribed on this prestigious List the heritage property must demonstrate
Outstanding Universal Value ie. the best example of a heritage property
from an international perspective.
Minister Deenihan said that a Steering Committee comprising of
representatives of the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, the
Office of Public Works, Louth and Meath County Councils, other bodies and
the Group Representing Local Interests has been established.
Minister Deenihan went on to say “the new plan will update the strategy to
conserve and manage the World Heritage Site. It will also address such
matters as visitor management and public awareness, research, education,
nature conservation, liaison with the local community and sustainable
tourism. I encourage all interested parties to avail of this opportunity
and engage in this process.”
A consultation paper and a draft framework document for the plan can be
found on the World Heritage Ireland website
www.worldheritageireland.ieThe closing date for receipt of submissions is 5pm on Friday 8 July 2011.