Heritage Sites

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2022

Tuesday, 11 October 2022

Ceisteanna (291)

Michael Lowry

Ceist:

291. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 270 of 4 October 2022, the engagements that he has had concerning the OPW's engagements with the Minister for Housing; Local Government and Heritage, Kilmainham Gaol and the National Graves Association on plans to move the remains of the Invincibles from the grounds of Kilmainham Gaol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50116/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

The provision of a consent order which would be required for such a proposal, as set out in the National Monuments Acts 1930-2014, is a matter for the consideration of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in the first instance. There have been no substantive engagements sought of my Department from the Commissioners of Public Works or the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage on this matter.