Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 June 2023
344. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there is any heritage recognition that can be availed of for the last remaining weaver facility in the Liberties (details supplied), an area which was famous for its weaving for centuries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30564/23]
View answerMy Department does not administer any general heritage recognition scheme or register that would seem appropriate in this instance. The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport, and Media operates a National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage which may be relevant to the body referred to.
The preservation of traditional heritage skills is a policy priority for Government. This is being facilitated through the work of the Heritage Council, which supports schemes such as the All-Ireland Heritage Skills Programme.
I note that the theme for National Heritage Week 2023 is "Living Heritage". This theme is centered around the practices, knowledge and skills that have been passed from one generation to the next, and are still in use today. Participation in National Heritage Week may be something that the body referred to may wish to consider, in order to showcase their craft to a wider audience. Further information on how to register an event is available at www.heritageweek.ie/
