Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail)
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The structure in question may be eligible for an application under the Community Monuments Fund grant scheme of the National Monuments Service of my Department.The Community Monuments Fund was established in 2020 to provide investment in Ireland’s archaeological heritage.

This funding is prioritised for local authorities, private owners and custodians and community groups for the care, conservation, maintenance, protection and promotion of archaeological monuments that are included in the Record of Monuments and Places under the National Monuments Act 1930 (as amended) and archaeological monuments that are identified in the Sites and Monuments Record which is compiled by the National Monuments Service of my Department.

Applications can be made by local authorities for works to monuments in public ownership where a clear heritage focus and community or public benefit has been demonstrated and projects proposed by a local authority on foot of applications from private applicants who are the owners or custodians of monuments. It is anticipated that an announcement will be made in the coming months regarding the 2024 scheme.

Total funding awarded nationally for projects under the Community Monuments Fund 2023 is €8 million.