Written answers

Tuesday, 28 March 2006

Department of Finance

Architectural Heritage

11:00 pm

Photo of Aengus Ó SnodaighAengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 204: To ask the Minister for Finance if consideration been given to transferring Liffey Vale on the Chapelizod Road, Dublin 20, to Dublin City Council in order that some body will be responsible for protecting this listed building from the neglect and vandalism which has befallen it since it came into the possession of the Office of Public Works a number of years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12085/06]

Photo of Mary UptonMary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 217: To ask the Minister for Finance if the Office of Public Works will agree to retain ownership of a listed building (details supplied) and restore same to its original condition;. [12083/06]

Photo of Brian CowenBrian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 204 and 217 together.

The Commissioners of Public Works are considering the development potential of the property. A planning application is under preparation. The Commissioners of Public Works will consider all options for the property once the planning application has been determined.

Photo of Aengus Ó SnodaighAengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 205: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason the Office of Public Works have failed to protect the cromlech at Knockmary Hill, Phoenix Park, Dublin 20, which has been deteriorating in recent years due to traffic and other activity; and when the plaque explaining the history of the cromlech will be erected by the Office of Public Works. [12086/06]

Photo of Aengus Ó SnodaighAengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 206: To ask the Minister for Finance if the Office of Public Works have given consideration to initiating an archaeological dig at the cromlech at Knockmary Hill, Phoenix Park, Dublin 20, as a study in 1959 revealed the possibility of an adjacent bronze age settlement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12087/06]

Photo of Brian CowenBrian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 205 and 206 together.

An archaeological inspection carried out in 2003 at the portal tomb at Knockmary Hill, Phoenix Park, reported no evidence of damage at this monument since the capstone was repaired in 1973. In any event the site is not at risk from traffic. An archaeological excavation is normally only undertaken in conjunction with conservation work or where archaeological deposits are in danger of destruction. The possibility of erecting an information plaque at the site will, however, be examined.

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