National Monuments

Wednesday, 17 January 2024

Questions (731)

James O'Connor

Question:

731. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if an assessment will be carried out of a recorded archaeological monument (details supplied) in County Cork to assess if the structure is suitable for a future planed works programme owing to a decline in the structure; if the local authority can apply for funding under the Community Monuments Fund for repair works under future tranches of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56371/23]

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Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

The site in question is a national monument in state care and is therefore subject to a preservation order. It is managed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) and it is my understanding that Ministerial consent will be applied for in order that OPW can carry out necessary works at the monument. The OPW are not eligible to apply for an award under the Community Monuments Fund given that the monument is in state care.