Thomas Gould (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 179:

In page 75, line 12, after “Minister”, where it firstly occurs to insert “, the Board, An Chomhairle Oidhreachtaand An Taisce”.

Our concern is to ensure that local authorities inform the public when they intend to transfer ownership or interest in registered monuments and that they give the public a chance to voice their views and to leave the final decision with the elected representatives of the local authority. That ensures people know what is happening, it gives the public a voice and it also gives local representatives the final decision. I ask the Minister of State to comment.