Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 December 2015
679. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will develop a preservation plan for St. Fechin's church and holy well in Omey Island in Conamara, County Galway, and, in particular, take steps to prevent erosion from causing any further damage to the site; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44223/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThese monuments are not in my ownership or guardianship under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2004. I understand that they are located in an area of commonage with several private owners.
The monuments are, however, included in the Record of Monuments and Places under section 12 of the National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994. Any person proposing to carry out works at, or in relation to, such a monument is required to give my Department two months’ notice in writing and must not, except in a case of urgent necessity and with my consent, carry out the works before that two months period has elapsed.
My Department will be glad to provide any interested parties with any guidance or advice that might be of assistance in relation to the statutory provisions applicable in this case.
