Archaeological Sites

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 January 2024

Tuesday, 23 January 2024

Questions (229)

James O'Connor

Question:

229. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will carry out an assessment of a recorded archaeological monument in County Cork (details supplied); if this structure is suitable for a future planned works programme owing to a decline in the structure of same; if it would be possible for the local authority to apply for funding under the community monuments fund for repair works here under future tranches of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2919/24]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform

Castlelyons Abbey, Co. Cork is a National Monument under the Guardianship of the State.

The Office of Public Works is planning on carrying out masonry repairs and conservation of the monument subject to the receipt of Ministerial consent from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The works will be scheduled once Ministerial consent has been granted.

Due to some anti-social behaviour at the site, there is graffiti to be removed and this work will be undertaken by OPW work staff as soon as possible.

A National Monument under the care of the OPW is not eligible for funding from the Community Monuments Fund.