My Department does not have discretionary funding available to allocate to floodlighting projects other than at properties in its care.
The main source of public funds for heritage projects is the Heritage Council, which is a statutory autonomous body established under the Heritage Act, 1995. Under this Act the council has the powers to provide advice and assistance, including financial assistance, in relation to the protection preservation and promotion of built heritage. The council is located in Rothe House, Kilkenny City, telephone (056) 70777, Fax number (056) 70788. While I as Minister provide operational funding to the Heritage Council, I have no function in relation to decisions by the council on the disbursal of grants.
In addition the local authorities administer a grant aid scheme for approved conservation works to buildings-monuments listed on the local authority record of protected structures.