214 Mr. Hilliard asked the Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Meath County Council plans to provide a halting site in the heritage town of Trim, close to St. John's Castle and the fire station; if so, if his Department will immediately communicate with Meath County Council and the Department of the Environment regarding this site in order that he will be fully informed regarding the situation before final approval is given. [1298/97]

I have now received details of the proposed halting site at Trim from Meath County Council. The site is located on the outskirts of the town off the ring road and away from St. John's Castle. I am satisfied that there will be no adverse impact on either the castle or the architectural heritage of Trim and I do not propose to take any further action in the matter.