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

No. Regarding the integrity of a protected structure, consideration is given to whether the main fabric of such a structure is still in place, regardless of alterations to it that have taken place over time. We have seen it happen throughout the country that alterations have been made to protected structures that may be inappropriate or not in keeping with the integrity of the structure, but the basic fabric of that structure is still intact underneath whatever alterations have taken place.

There are some good examples across the country where responsible property owners are working with local authorities to bring those buildings back to their original form.