Rwyf yn cyhoeddi heddiw, yn sgil adolygiad o'r trefniadau presennol o fynediad am ddim i safleoedd treftadaeth mewn gofal Cadw, fy mod i wedi derbyn yr argymhelliad i newid ffocws polisi y Lywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru. Yn benodol, byddwn yn dirwyn i ben y cynllun sy'n caniatáu i drigolion Cymru dros 60 oed neu o dan 16 oed wneud cais am docyn am ddim. Nid yw'r polisi wedi llwyr fodloni ei amcanion arfaethedig ac er mwyn cyflawni hynny mae gan Cadw y dasg o adeiladu ar eu rhaglen o fynediad am ddim sy'n gysylltiedig â mentrau wedi'u targedu a digwyddiadau arbennig. Y nod fydd i gynyddu nifer ac ehangu proffil yr ymwelwyr sy’n cael eu denu i’r safleoedd hyn, gan roi sylw yn arbennig i anghenion pobl sydd ag anableddau a grwpiau eraill sydd heb gael eu cynrychioli’n ddigonol. Bydd tocynnau sydd eisoes wedi'u rhoi o dan y cynllun presennol yn cael eu hanrhydeddu nes iddyn nhw ddod i ben. Mae'r cynllun mynediad am ddim ar waith ers dwy flynedd a hanner ac mae fy swyddogion i yn Cadw wedi adolygu, wedi dadansoddi ac wedi gwerthuso ei effeithiolrwydd.
I am announcing today that following a review of the current arrangements in respect of free entry to heritage sites in Cadw’s care, I have accepted the recommendation to change the focus of the Welsh Assembly Government’s policy. In particular we will be ending the scheme which allows Welsh residents aged over 60 or 16 and under to apply for a free pass. The policy has not wholly met its intended objectives and in order to achieve these, Cadw will now be tasked with building upon its programme of free entry associated with targeted initiatives and special events. The aim will be to both increase the number and widen the profile of visitors attracted to these sites and particularly to address the needs of people with disabilities and other under-represented groups. Passes already issued under the existing scheme will be honoured. The free entry scheme has been in operation for two and a half years and my officials in Cadw have reviewed, analysed and evaluated its effectiveness.