Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for his response. It is positive that he is looking at my amendment to section 2 with a view to pursuing it on Report Stage, subject to advice. The amendment would legally oblige landowners to notify and inform any future owners of the property as to the presence and legal status of registered monuments. It is positive that he is looking at it.

The Minister of State mentioned the specific notice that will be given with regard to special protection. What sort of numbers are we looking at? There are some 180,000 monuments. What is the ballpark figure for the number to be given special protection?

The Minister of State also said he wants us to work towards a situation where specific notice would be given in the other areas of general protection, subject to resources. Will he expand on that? What sort of timeline will be involved in getting those resources in place?