Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 September 2012
142. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans to preserve, protect and develop the historical 1916 site at Moore Street, Dublin 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39543/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe landowner’s application for consent under the National Monuments Acts to proposals for the provision of a commemorative centre to the 1916 Rising in the national monument buildings in Moore Street is being examined in my Department. As part of the consent process, in accordance with the European Union (Environmental Impact Assessment of Proposed Demolition of National Monuments) Regulations 2012, the applicant has been asked by my Department to submit an environmental impact statement in relation to any elements of the proposal that would involve demolition works. Following receipt of the environmental impact statement, and having completed the prescribed consultation procedures, I will undertake a formal environmental impact assessment before making a decision on the consent application.
