National Monuments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 June 2012

Wednesday, 6 June 2012

Ceisteanna (472)

Michael Creed

Ceist:

466 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if his attention has been drawn to the situation regarding property owners’ obligations under the National Monuments Act 1930 and specifically these applications in circumstances in which the property is substantially derelict, incapable of being repaired for habitation and is situated in the middle of a commercial farmyard; the way in such circumstances the owner may engage with the relevant authorities regarding the property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26890/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Deputy Jimmy Deenihan)

The National Monuments Acts oblige the owner, or any other person, wishing to carry out work at or in relation to a monument included in the Record of Monuments and Places or in the Register of Historic Monuments to give notice of the proposal to the Minister and (except in a case of urgent necessity and with the Minister's consent) not to commence the work for a period of two months after the giving of notice. In the case of a monument subject to a Preservation Order, the Minister's express prior consent is required.

My Department's National Monuments Service will, on request, be pleased to provide advice in relation to the care and conservation of such monuments and the related statutory requirements.