Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 May 2023
434. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated cost of purchasing each of the remaining houses on the terrace of the historic Moore Street battle site at the same cost per house as those already purchased by the State. [24582/23]
View answerThe State acquired the national monument at no's 14 to 17 Moore Street as well as part of number 18 from NAMA in 2015 in order to create a 1916 Rising commemorative centre at a cost of €4 million. Further funding has been secured to carry out the necessary works to have the buildings stabilised, refurbished and ready for public tours. The Department is not in a position to estimate the cost of the remaining buildings on the street, most of which are in private ownership. The cost of purchasing further buildings would be influenced by factors such as market value as well as a willingness of the owners to sell.
