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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (8 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The national monument comprises 14-17 Moore Street, which is where my responsibility lies.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (8 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: ...Deputy mentioned other buildings and said that perhaps the entire terrace should be saved. Different proposals are coming forward. I understand how passionate a number of groups feel about the Moore Street area, but the reality is that most of the other buildings on the street have been extensively altered since 1916 and retain little of the historical fabric and character of the time....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (8 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The Government decided to acquire the national monument at 14–17 Moore Street because of its historic association with the events of Easter 1916. The decision demonstrates and acknowledges the historical importance of the site in a clear and substantive way and ensures that the long-term future of this historical landmark will be preserved and safeguarded. Bringing the monument into...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Easter Rising Commemorations (8 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: ...is being concentrated on works at sites which are closely associated with the Easter Rising, such as the major new visitor centre at the GPO and the proposed commemorative centre at the National Monument in Moore Street. The Government has also provided significant capital investment for a new cultural and visitor centre at Pearse’s Cottage in Ros Muc, Co. Galway, and for the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Easter Rising Commemorations (8 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: ...of State Ó Ríordáin on 3October. This will showcase the best of Irish arts and culture on the international stage. - On 10 November, I announced that work was to start on the development of the new Commemorative Centre at the National Monument in Moore Street, which was acquired by the State earlier in the year. Further information in relation to the various events,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (8 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The Government decided to acquire the national monument at Nos. 14–17 Moore Street because of its historic association with the events of Easter 1916. This decision demonstrates and acknowledges the historical importance of the site in a clear and substantive way and ensures that the long-term future of this historical landmark will be preserved and safeguarded. Bringing the monument...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (8 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: ... Maxwell Photography €138 Launch of Ireland 2016 Commemorative Programme Maxwell Photography €861 10thAnniversary of Culture Ireland Maxwell Photography €103 Dublin launch of Venice Artist Biennale 2015 Maxwell Photography €637 Moore Street – meeting with Lord Mayor and traders Maxwell Photography €362 Photography for WhoDoesWhat Website...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Easter Rising Commemorations (8 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: ...of State Ó Ríordáin on 3October. This will showcase the best of Irish arts and culture on the international stage. - On 10 November, I announced that work was to start on the development of the new Commemorative Centre at the National Monument in Moore Street, which was acquired by the State earlier in the year. Further information in relation to the various events,...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (12 Nov 2015)

Heather Humphreys: .... This figure was arrived at in the usual commercial manner. The Deputy will recall that before the Government stepped in, Dublin City Council had turned down a deal involving the acquisition of the Moore Street national monument in part exchange for Nos. 24 and 25. As part of that proposed transaction, there was a €4 million price tag on Nos. 14-17 Moore Street. The €4...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (12 Nov 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The Government decided to acquire the national monument at Nos. 14–17 Moore Street because of its historical association with the events of Easter 1916. This decision demonstrates and acknowledges the historical importance of the site in a clear and substantive way and ensures that the long-term future of this historic landmark will be preserved and safeguarded. Bringing the monument...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (12 Nov 2015)

Heather Humphreys: My predecessor, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, placed a preservation order under the National Monuments Acts on Nos. 14-17 Moore Street on the premise that No. 16 was the final headquarters of the 1916 Rising and the location of the last council of war by the 1916 leaders when the decision to surrender was taken. Nos. 14, 15 and 17 Moore Street were included...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (12 Nov 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I am satisfied we are preserving what is the national monument at Nos. 14-17 Moore Street. As the Deputy is aware, work has started on that site and it will be a lasting tribute to the memory of the rebels in the 1916 Rising. On the issue of the relatives, I am aware how passionate they are about this. We have been working with the relatives and have had numerous meetings with them. I...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (12 Nov 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Their report included an inspection, assessment and fabric investigations of an area incorporating the block from Moore Street, O'Rahilly Parade, Moore Lane and Henry Place and some of the areas south of Henry Place extending back towards Henry Street.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (12 Nov 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The decision to add structures to the record of protected structures is a matter for the local authority, in this case Dublin City Council. My responsibility is for Nos. 14-17 Moore Street, the national monument. We have been speaking to the traders. I have been down there and have met them and consulted them. They are very happy with the proposed development for Moore Street in terms of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (5 Nov 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 266 and 267 together. The Government decided to acquire the national monument at Nos. 14–17 Moore Street because of its historic association with the events of Easter 1916. This decision demonstrates and acknowledges the historical importance of the site in a clear and substantive way and ensures that the long-term future of this historical...

Financial Resolutions 2016 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (14 Oct 2015)

Heather Humphreys: ...rooms at the National Concert Hall; and expansion and improvement works at the National Archives. There is also provision for the development of a 1916 commemorative centre at the national monument at 14-17 Moore Street and for a number of other important commemorative projects, including at Glasnevin Cemetery and the Athenaeum in Enniscorthy. These projects, which we have called the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Easter Rising Commemorations (24 Sep 2015)

Heather Humphreys: ...x2018;Permanent Reminder’ projects. These capital projects are progressing well and potential launch dates have been identified. - The Government has announced its intention to purchase and restore the National Monument at 14-17 Moore Street, Dublin, and arrangements to this end are progressing well. - The Global and Diaspora Programme, including the preliminary Culture Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Easter Rising Commemorations (24 Sep 2015)

Heather Humphreys: ...x2018;Permanent Reminder’ projects. These capital projects are progressing well and potential launch dates have been identified. - The Government has announced its intention to purchase and restore the National Monument at 14-17 Moore Street, Dublin, and arrangements to this end are progressing well. - The Global and Diaspora Programme, including the preliminary Culture Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (24 Sep 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I am pressing ahead as speedily as possible with the arrangements for the preservation and restoration of the national monument at Nos. 14-17 Moore Street and the creation of a dedicated 1916 Commemorative Centre on the site. The ongoing consultative process with the 1916 Relatives Association is being maintained as we develop the plans for the Commemorative Centre, which will be run as a...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (18 Jun 2015)

Heather Humphreys: My primary function in this case arises from the preservation order that was placed on Nos. 14-17 Moore Street under the National Monuments Acts in 2007 in order to protect No. 16 as the site of the final council of war and final headquarters of the leaders of the 1916 Rising. After extensive deliberations, ministerial consent was given to the owners of the national monument in April 2014...