asked the Minister for the Environment if he will make a statement regarding protection of listed buildings; whether additional legislation should be enacted to further protect such buildings.
Written Answers. - Listed Buildings.
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I have no proposal for new legislation in this area. The replies to Questions No. 30 of 3 February, 1988 and No. 61 of 9 March, 1988 outline the existing powers for the preservation of buildings which are available to local authorities under the Planning and Housing Acts. The Local Government (Planning and Development) (No. 2) Bill, 1988 and the Derelict Sites Bill, 1989, both currently before the Dáil, will further improve the powers of local authorities in this area.