Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

That is my full intention. I am awaiting my officials' recommendation. Hopefully, it will be presented. I have looked for it and would have been delighted to advise the Deputy that I had it. After I have it, I will assess it and make an announcement shortly. I promised Deputy McLellan that the announcement would come before the end of this Dáil session. This is for sure. I agree with everyone that we need to make a determination on this issue, as 2016 is approaching. Whatever the determination will be, it will be important.

One side of the family supports the proposal while the other side does not.

What is proposed for Nos. 14 to 17 Moore Street is being examined and I will make a decision on the matter shortly. All I can do under the existing legislation is give consent to any works being carried out. I must determine whether the proposed works would in any way affect the monument. Chartered Land has sought permission to carry out stabilisation work on No. 15, which I provided and the work is being carried out. Work on the facade is to start immediately. Permission was not required for such work but the company informed me of it. I urge Deputy Ó Fearghaíl to convey to his party councillors who are interested in the matter that Dublin City Council can issue a directive to Chartered Land at any time to carry out essential structural works if it is concerned about the buildings. If such a request appears on my desk I will deal with it immediately because I am as concerned as anyone else in the House about the buildings.

This is something that concerns all of us. I would like to see a united approach from everyone to resolve the issue. The matter is not simple and significant issues arise but it is important that the House is united on the approach. To date, generally speaking people have been positive, practical and pragmatic in their approach. I agree with the Deputy that concerns arise and that the matter must be addressed urgently. Accordingly, the decision will be made before the House adjourns.

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