Commemorative Coins

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2023

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Questions (385)

Alan Dillon

Question:

385. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he can confirm the specific funding scheme, under the auspices of his Department, that facilitated the allocation of capital funding for the commemoration of the 225th anniversary of the 1798 Rebellion; if he can provide information on which counties applied and received funding through this scheme; when this scheme was advertised; when applications closed; if he will confirm whether an application for such funding would be considered from County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29410/23]

Written answers

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage

My Department received a request from Wexford County Council for financial support for heritage related capital works at 1798 Battle of Vinegar Hill commemorative properties. My Department is currently awaiting further information from Wexford County Council in this regard.

There is a specific Scheme however, the Community Monuments Fund administered by the National Monuments Service in my Department, for works at archaeological monuments.

There was a total award of €8 million to 140 projects under the 2023 Community Monuments Fund. The scheme for 2024 is expected to be announced in November this year.

The Community Monuments Fund provides funding for projects in relation to:

(i) Archaeological Monuments that are included in the Record of Monuments and Places (RMP) under the National Monuments Act 1930 (as amended); and

(ii) Archaeological Monuments that are identified in the Sites and Monuments Record compiled by the National Monuments Service.