Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004
1254 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the medieval fireplace on Nicholas Street, Limerick will be either removed or safeguarded in order to allow Limerick City Council to develop the site and upgrade this part of the tourist route of King’s Island; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22830/04]
View answerI am advised that the property in question is in the ownership of Limerick City Council. The council therefore is principally responsible for the protection of the medieval fireplace. Officials of my Department have worked very closely with and provided advice to Limerick City Council on the drafting of a development brief for the property in question. This development brief provides for the preservation and safeguarding of the medieval fireplace in situ and the preservation of all other medieval materials on the site. My Department has not been made aware of proposals for the actual development of this site and when consulted on any such proposals or on any planning application will of course address its statutory responsibilities.
