asked the President whether the Government are taking any steps to prevent the erection of a shop in the ancient building known as The College, which forms a portion of the Abbey at Howth; whether, in view of the fact that this building is probably the only example of such structures left in Ireland, the Government will endeavour to protect it and secure it for the nation.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. [ORAL ANSWERS.] - ANCIENT BUILDING AT HOWTH.
The Abbey at Howth is in the guardianship of the Board of Works as an Ancient Monument, but the building known as The College is not included in the premises vested in the Board, and they have no power over it. If the Deputy will let me have the evidence on which he bases his view of the historic interest of the building, I will consider it.
I will be very glad to let the Minister have the information required.