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

I do not think this is a stand-alone amendment. It states: "In page 65, line 28, after "archaeological" to insert ", historic"." Section 24(1)(i) would then read, "protection of landscapes, and features of natural, archaeological, historic, architectural and cultural heritage of value;". We are suggesting the insertion of one word. The Minister might ask why we would want to have that one word in there. There is often an overlap between historic and archaeological but not always. Something could be of archaeological significance but that would not necessarily cover things that are of historic significance. Archaeological significance tends to be more focused on particular sites or artefacts, whereas something that could be of historic significance should be important in terms of the protection of these different features. I ask that the word "historic" be included here. I cannot see a downside to its inclusion. I am of the view that there is much to be gained from it.