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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 July 2023

Wednesday, 12 July 2023

Questions (139)

Mattie McGrath

Question:

139. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason only grade 1 conservation architects are considered eligible under the required qualifications of the national built heritage conservation officer under the Planning and Development (Built Heritage Protection) Bill 2022; the reason building conservation accredited surveyors, which is equivalent to a grade 1 architect, are not considered eligible for the role of the national built heritage conservation officer; if he will review this matter and amend the Bill accordingly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34497/23]

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The Planning and Development (Built Heritage Protection) Bill 2022 referred to is a Private Members' Bill which was sponsored by a number of Senators in 2022 and has completed Second Stage in Seanad Éireann. As this Bill is not Government policy I am not in a position to comment on the reasons behind the provisions of the Bill.

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