Mr. Ian Lumley:

It is the adopt a monument scheme. Under the scheme the wider local community, including the schools in the area, through engagement with the property owner, if it is privately owned, can arrange visits, assist in conservation work and formal apply for funding towards conservation work in terms of protecting and enhancing the monument. It means the burden of having a monument on one's land becomes a privilege if one is working with a local community on its care. It is a positive project and I could not commend highly enough that it be emulated nationally. An Taisce, through its membership, promotes active interest in monuments and appreciation of heritage. We are about to host a webinar on Waterford city to highlight to people nationally the example that city has set in urban archeological heritage in the presentation of monuments.