Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)

This is the database which informs the protection of buildings of architectural interest under the Planning and Development Acts. I have maintained progress on the archaeological survey of Ireland with county reports for more than two thirds of all counties published. The first ever volume of a national shipwreck survey will be completed this year.

I have also supported a partnership approach with the development sector to ensure the protection of the archaeological heritage and Bord na Móna, Coillte, the National Roads Authority, the Irish Concrete Federation and the ESB have successful codes of practice in place. Other codes will follow and will allow for early identification of potential impacts on the heritage so they can be mitigated. I will also publish this year comprehensive legislation to consolidate the National Monuments Acts, 1930 to 1994, to modernise the legislative code and to strengthen the protection of the built heritage.

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