I want to ask the Tánaiste about the Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill. Historic monuments are a hugely important part of our heritage. Where there is public access to monuments, it must be protected.

Aideen's Grave in Howth is a megalithic tomb where walking groups with local guides have been told by the new corporate landowner that they are no longer welcome to visit it. Does the Tánaiste agree that the public, including guiding walking groups, should continue to have access to important monuments such as Aideen's Grave? Will the Government bring forward measures in the Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill or, indeed, support my amendments to protect public access to these types of monuments?

I believe that the public should have access to historic monuments of the calibre and importance of Aideen's Grave and, indeed, megalithic tombs. Obviously, there have to be safeguards and there has to be proper organisation of that. In short, I believe that people should have access to these very significant monuments.

I did first year archaeology and had a very good trip to Lough Gur one time, which taught me the importance of such access and how we can learn from our past.