Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 184: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there are grants available towards the refurbishment or re-roofing of a stone cowhouse of historical importance in County Carlow. [32505/06]

Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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My Department funds a scheme of grants for the conservation of protected buildings, which is administered by the local authorities. It is a matter for each individual local authority to assess and prioritise applications and approve funding. The scheme is aimed at assisting owners and occupiers to carry out conservation works on structures of architectural significance in the Record of Protected Structures, which the local authority has listed under the Planning and Development Act 2000. Enquiries regarding this scheme should be made directly to the relevant local authority.

My Department also funds The Heritage Council which in turn administers a number of Heritage and Architectural grants schemes. Information in relation to these schemes may be obtained from The Heritage Council.