Vol. 508 No. 5
15 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands the financial incentives, if any, for owners of heritage property; the total number of people who have availed of these financial benefits; if he will give a list of the heritage properties in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19123/99]
113 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands the support and funds, if any, available for the promotion and preservation of houses or grounds which may have heritage, cultural or other such aspects; the number of these houses or grounds which avail of these supports and funds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19302/99]
I propose taking Questions Nos. 15 and 113 together.
I have not got the information requested by the Deputy as I am not directly responsible for any such schemes. My colleague, the Minister for Finance, is responsible for tax incentives under the Finance Acts affecting heritage buildings. This year, my colleague, the Minister for the Environment and Local Government, introduced a grant scheme affecting works to buildings of architectural significance. This scheme is administered through the local authorities. Finally, the Heritage Council has authority to provide financial support for heritage properties. The council administers, such support as an independent statutory authority.
