I have already sent the Tánaiste the details of this matter. I wish to make the strongest possible case to him for the OPW to purchase a piece of land that is for sale at Carns Hill in County Sligo on which is situated in the Carns Hill west passage tomb, which is one of the three biggest passage tombs in the country and the only one that is not a national monument in State care. At the end of 2021, I stated in this House that that piece of land was for sale and that Sligo County Council and I were asking the OPW to purchase the site. We were asked not to raise this issue publicly as it might inflate prices. Unfortunately, I listened to this request. The OPW was late to the table and the site was sold privately. It is now up for sale again. I am saying that the OPW must buy this site as it is an integral part of the UNESCO World Heritage site application for the passage tombs in County Sligo. This is a golden opportunity and we cannot miss it a second time.

I thank the Deputy.

I am asking the Tánaiste to use his best influence in this regard.

I studied archaeology in my first year in college and I have always had a strong affection for it ever since.

Well, then the Tánaiste will know what I am talking about.

I studied under the late Professor O'Kelly who was involved in Maynooth and discoveries in Lough Gur. I will talk to the OPW.

I thank the Tánaiste.

In fairness, when people say they do not discuss sites publicly, this is meant in good faith because it can inflate prices if somebody thinks the State is going to roll in.

I understand.

It seems very exciting in terms of what the Deputy is suggesting-----

Yes.

-----and I will talk to the OPW about it.