Maureen O'Sullivan
Ceist:649. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on the restoration and development of a historical site (details suppled) in Dublin 1. [5484/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 10 February 2015
Ceisteanna (649, 650)
Maureen O'Sullivan
Ceist:650. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views that the urgency of achieving a resolution to the outstanding issues relating to the battlefield site at a location (details supplied) in Dublin 1; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5485/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 649 and 650 together.
The Deputy will appreciate the constraints that apply in terms of replying to a "details supplied" Question.
My function in this case relates to the buildings which are the subject of a Preservation Order under the National Monuments Acts. Responsibility for planning and development of the area outside the bounds of the Preservation Order rests with Dublin City Council, as planning authority.
As a consequence of the Preservation Order, any works affecting the national monument requires the formal consent of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, under the National Monuments Acts. After extensive deliberations, a final Ministerial consent was given to the owners in April 2014, inter alia, entailing the full repair and restoration of the structures comprising the national monument, both internally and externally.
For my part, I will continue to support all appropriate initiatives to secure the restoration of the national monument, consistent with my statutory function under the National Monuments Acts and with the roles and responsibilities of the other interested parties.