Ms Virginia Teehan:

I think the legislation is robust. There are challenges in its implementation. The conservation officers need additional support, in particular in larger areas. There is not a full complement of conservation officers across the country and it would be helpful if there were. We hope to support those conservation officers who are in office by providing additional funds for them next year. As Dr. Moloney says, a review of the planning legislation is pending and we will be anxious to see what the outcome of that will be, and to make it more efficient for the owners of both historic properties and protected structures.