124. Deputy Gillian Toole asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status and plans for the recently purchased lands at Dowth Hall, Dowth, County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52105/26]

A Masterplan is currently being finalised, which will outline how Dowth National Park will be operated and managed in the coming years. It is intended that the draft Masterplan will be issued for public consultation during the second half of this year.

Once the Masterplan is adopted and options are assessed, a phased approach to providing access to the National Park will be put in place.