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- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Heritage Sites (1 May 2024)
Malcolm Noonan: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. I had a wonderful visit to Howth portal tomb recently. Also known as Aideen’s Grave, it dates from the Neolithic period and is a recorded monument situated in the Howth demesne townland. Within a peninsula of great historical, archaeological and amenity importance, it is an important landmark. As a recorded monument, Aideen’s Grave...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Heritage Sites (1 May 2024)
Cian O'Callaghan: I thank the Minister of State for his response. He was able to be brought on the visit by a local tour guide. However, if one happened to be a member of the local community who wanted to do similar with that tour guide, one would not be able to. A schoolchild from one of the local schools who was previously brought there on an organised visit by that group cannot do so any more. The...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Heritage Sites (1 May 2024)
Malcolm Noonan: As a recorded monument, Aideen's Grave is already afforded protection under the National Monuments Act. When the Historical and Archaeological Heritage and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 is commenced, I will give consideration to exercising powers under section 89(5), if necessary and appropriate, in this or any other instance. It is not something I can decide in advance.
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Heritage Sites (1 May 2024)
Cian O'Callaghan: When will it be commenced?
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Heritage Sites (1 May 2024)
Malcolm Noonan: I cannot give a specific timeline, but we are progressing it. I can try to revert to the Deputy with a timeline. Under section 89, the amendment would not alter the general position. The Minister has no role in imposing any public access to privately owned monuments. While dependent on the commencement of the Act and the new register that has to be established, the section will enable...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Heritage Sites (1 May 2024)
Heritage Sites
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Heritage Sites (1 May 2024)
Cian O'Callaghan: I welcome the Minister of State's recent visit to Howth and Aideen's Grave in particular. He had the privilege of seeing at first hand the beauty of the area and its biodiversity and heritage importance. Aideen's Grave is a culturally significant neolithic dolmen located in Howth. It dates to around 2,500 BC. It comprises two portal stones of approximately 2.5 m in height, a collapsed...