Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 May 2013
140. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he plans to approve a community project proposal (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23437/13]
View answerI am delighted to inform you that I yesterday launched an initiative called 'Friends of Irish Heritage', inviting submissions from local and community groups and local authorities that have an interest in becoming involved in our built heritage. This is an ongoing development from last year’s Community Involvement Initiative and I am again asking communities to come forward with their ideas to the Commissioners of Public Works about how to present their local sites in this, the year of the Gathering. Proposals from groups that did not proceed last year, such as the proposal in question, are more than welcome and I anticipate that many groups will have worked to recast proposals and overcome obstacles to the progression of the projects. I believe that the group in question have not communicated with the Commissioners since September 2012 and I encourage them to renew contact with my officials as soon as possible.
