A Kerry TD hopes that Valentia Trans-Atlantic Cable Foundation will be nominated for inclusion on the list of World Heritage Sites.
Deputy Brendan Griffin says he has received confirmation that a new tentative list of Irish projects seeking UNESCO World Heritage Status will be announced this month.
The tentative list is an inventory of sites that demonstrate potential Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) and which Ireland intends to nominate for inclusion on the World Heritage List.
The Fine Gael TD received the information in response to a parliamentary question about the status of the transatlantic cable project between Valentia Island and Hearts Content, Newfoundland, Canada.
Deputy Griffin says a tentative list status would begin a new chapter the project which would bring many benefits for Valentia and Kerry for generations to come.
