National Monuments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 April 2019

Thursday, 18 April 2019

Questions (93)

Martin Heydon

Question:

93. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the OPW will consider the taking in charge of a monument (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18247/19]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

Decisions in relation to property acquisition under the National Monuments Acts, 1930-2014 is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. Such acquisitions tend to be made only in exceptional cases where a monument is not otherwise adequately protected. The Commissioners of Public Works have responsibility to care for and present already designated National Monuments.

The Commissioners would be happy nevertheless to meet with Kildare County Council to discuss the long-term conservation of this important structure and look forward to hearing from the Council in this regard.