Malcolm Noonan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

In relation to the first question on relevant things of relevant interest, it could be the case that other relevant archeological objects are around a monument. It is to protect other relevant things of relevant interest around a monument.

On the immediate surroundings, detailed codes of practice would be required for investigation works. There are means of assessing how immediate the surroundings are through light detection and ranging, LiDAR, surveys and other surveying methods that can determine the immediate surroundings of a site. I hope that answers the Deputy's question.