Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 March 2022
328. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will investigate the ownership and current structural status of a national monument (details supplied); the funding that might be available from his Department for necessary structural works to protect the building from collapse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14339/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe monument referred to is a recorded monument and is eligible for funding under the Community Monuments Fund. The CMF is administered by the National Monuments Service of my Department through the Local Authorities and €5 million euro has been allocated to the scheme for 2022. The closing date for this fund for 2022 has now passed but it is planned that the scheme for 2023 will be launched later this year.
