Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 December 2021
254. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 268 of 23 November 2021, if the Expert Advisory Group considered Howth Castle during any of their deliberations; if so, the context of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60306/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Expert Advisory Group were appointed solely to assess the potential Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) and other UNESCO requirements in respect of the six valid applications received in respect of the current review of Ireland's Tentative List of World Heritage Properties.
In line with UNESCO guidance to review the Tentative List at least once every ten years, my Department initiated a review of the Tentative List in 2019 by seeking applications from local authorities and the wider heritage sector for natural and/or cultural heritage sites which may be considered to possess OUV. The deadline for applications was 30 June 2021. No application was received in respect of Howth Castle.
