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Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: I sought a declaration in this regard on one occasion from the Department. Is such a declaration to be found in the Department?

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: I disagree with the Minister of State. This is not a matter for local authorities; it is a matter for the State. I asked a simple question — does the State issue a declaration as to the types of works that can be carried that would affect the character of a protected structure? Is planning permission required to alter any structure or a national monument?

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: I would like the Minister of State to give consideration to provisions regarding the acquisition of structures. I refer to structures that come into the ownership of local authorities or the State. Every opportunity should be afforded to ensure the State acquires national monuments, as private individuals cannot afford to maintain them. There are even old cemeteries——

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: We are talking about the register. The Minister of State is prepared to take other views and submissions on board at this time.

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: Section 5 is opposed.

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: It is opposed.

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: No, it is opposed.

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: I will deal with it under section 6, which is opposed.

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: I oppose section 5 and, indeed, the Bill. I am opposed to the Bill and in particular——

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: I am opposed to the Bill.

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: These sections have consequences——

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: This section, like section 5 and other sections of the Bill, has consequences for our national monuments throughout the country. It is one thing to make a case in favour of bringing forward legislation to address and remedy the problem faced at Carrickmines, but it is another to remove all the protections, limited although they may be, afforded to national monuments through the country. If...

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: As the Minister of State knows, this Bill was introduced as emergency legislation to resolve the impasse over Carrickmines Castle. It was brought about by the Supreme Court action earlier this year. It is rough legislation, as I have said.

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: I am dealing with that. The Bill provides the National Roads Authority with a carte blanche to prepare inadequate environmental impact statements. That is a fact.

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: It is very relevant as we are dealing with monuments. Environmental impact statements are required for lesser things. It is important that we have regard to the merit of archaeological sites that we encounter in road development. On the last occasion we discussed this issue, Senator Henry spoke about what took place in Cologne in Germany. Developers were able to erect a road on stilts so it...

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 1: In page 3, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: "(b) in the definition of 'national monument', after the words 'remains of a monument' by inserting 'as designated by the Minister and appearing in the National Monuments Register',". I am concerned that under the legislation a site is either a national monument or it is not and there is no provision for...

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 3: In page 4, between lines 41 and 42, to insert the following: 4.—The Principal Act is amended by inserting the following section after section 5— 5A.—(1) The Minister shall cause to be established and maintained a register, to be known as the "National Monuments Register", of Monuments designated by him or her as being a National Monument (in this section referred...

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 4: In page 5, to delete lines 15 to 50, to delete pages 6 to 18 inclusive, and in page 9, to delete lines 1 to 7. Section 14 attempts to allow the Minister to exercise his or her discretion. This is a retrograde step which removes any constraints on the Minister and represents an attempt to prevent any intervention by the courts regarding ministerial decisions by putting...

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: He has let the people down in regard to Trim Castle and other historical sites. He gave conflicting replies to several questions in the Dáil about national monument sites which were not in the interest of our heritage and culture. The legislation does not address the protection of architectural heritage at the outset of the planning process and it does not provide an incentive for local...

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (7 Jul 2004)

James Bannon: There will be a conflict between economic progress and our national heritage and the Minister will not come down in favour of our national heritage. That is why I tabled the amendment.