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Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 8 Dec 1999

Vol. 512 No. 4

Written Answers. - Architectural Heritage.

Billy Timmins

Question:

146 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands the criteria used by her Department in deciding whether a building merits inclusion in list 1 or list 2 of protected buildings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26387/99]

The decision on whether a building merits inclusion in list 1 or list 2 of protected buildings is solely a matter for a planning authority. From 1 January 2000 that system will change as a result of new provisions to strengthen the protection of the architectural heritage under the Local Government (Planning and Development) Act, 1999. The listing system will be replaced by a record of protected structures and it will be the responsibility of a planning authority to place a structure on that record. Under the 1999 Act I will issue guidelines to assist planning authorities in their responsibilities. I intend to circulate these in draft form early in the new year and to engage in extensive consultations before issuing them formally.

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