Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 March 2012
71 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, further to Parliamentary Question No. 63 of 31 January 2012, if the review of the Irish Heritage Trust has been finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12512/12]
View answer82 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, further to Parliamentary Question No. 63 of 31 January 2012, when he expects to publish the review of the Irish Heritage Trust; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12513/12]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 71 and 82 together.
As the Deputy will be aware from my previous related replies, my Department commenced a review of the operation of the Irish Heritage Trust last year, in accordance with a protocol agreed with the Trust in 2006. In this regard, my Department invited observations on an Issues Paper in relation to the operation of the Trust. Submissions in response to the Issues Paper were received from a cross-section of built heritage stakeholders, including State agencies, local authorities and non-governmental organisations. This input has proved very helpful in assisting my officials to shape the conclusions of the review and the recommendations for the way forward for the Trust.
Further to my previous replies, I am pleased to advise the Deputy that good progress has been made in advancing the review in consultation with the Trust and relevant stakeholders. An advanced draft final report on the outcome of the Review process has been discussed with the Trust and I expect to receive the finalised report before the end of the month, with a view to publication next month.
