James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Various elements of our heritage come together to give each local area its identity and sense of place. There are many artifacts which belong to rural counties that are stored in basements of various public buildings, particularly here in Dublin.

Yesterday, Deputy Adams raised the national monuments Bill. Another Bill that is dear to my heart is the heritage (amendment) Bill and I would like to inquire when it will come before us.

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