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

James Bannon: The Minister of State referred to the promised national monuments consolidation Bill. However, if the Government's record is anything to go by, it will take a number of years before it becomes law. I propose that, in the interim, the Minister of State accept this amendment in order that the register could at the very least be established and any changes to be made could be made by means of...

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

James Bannon: It should be examined under one scheme or another because it costs money to maintain such buildings and farmers have to rear their families and may not be able to afford to do so. Some of these sites are of national, regional and local importance and should be protected. This is all about protecting what we have and passing it on in a reasonable state of repair to the next generation.

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

James Bannon: I move amendment No. 3: In page 4, before section 4, to insert the following new section: 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...

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

James Bannon: To be a little parochial, 12 years ago the local authority of which I was a member set about compiling a record of protected structures in our county. We invited submissions from bodies interested in folklore and history and most councillors made a submission on their respective areas having consulted with elderly people and others about monuments of note. It is all part of our heritage and...

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

James Bannon: The Minister of State may have overlooked my question on whether there is a policy in the Department to issue declarations regarding the types of works that would affect the character of a protected structure and therefore require planning permission.

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...