Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Gabh mo leithscéal.

Following the High Court's ruling, progress on the 1916 commemorative centre and conservation project on Moore Street has ceased and arrangements are being made to have limited works, as approved by the court, carried out as soon as possible to preserve and protect the buildings at 14 to 17 Moore Street for the time being. The objective of the works will be to safeguard the buildings, in so far as possible, until a permanent solution is identified. In that context, I am continuing to examine the court's findings in so far as they relate to the Moore Street project and the general operation of the National Monuments Acts.

I am also examining, in consultation with other Departments, whether there are broader planning and development implications nationally, especially in terms of potential impacts on infrastructural projects such as housing, roads, broadband and other utility developments. I am not at liberty at this juncture to go into further detail on whether the High Court ruling in this case will be appealed.

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