Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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Question 567: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his proposals for protecting No. 16 Moore Street (details supplied) together with No. 14, 15 and 17 Moore Street which have had a protection order under the National Monuments Act 1930 placed on them in January 2007; his plans for the development of these buildings in the context of the aspirations and ideals of Easter 1916; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3397/07]

Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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A preservation order under section 8 of the National Monuments Act, 1930 (as amended) placed on Nos. 14, 15, 16 and 17 Moore Street was laid before each House of the Oireachtas on 25 January 2007. The preservation order applies section 14 of the National Monuments Act 1930 (as amended) to No. 16 Moore Street. Under these provisions, any person, including the owner of the national monument, is required by law to apply to the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government for prior written consent before undertaking any works affecting the national monument, including disturbance of the ground within, around or in proximity to it. Before giving any such consent the Minister must consult with the Director of the National Museum of Ireland.

A person who contravenes this provision of the National Monuments Acts is guilty of an offence and liable, upon conviction, to substantial fines or terms of imprisonment.

The protection and upkeep of No. 16 Moore Street continues to be the responsibility of the building's owner. More specific measures for the protection and possible enhancement of the building in the context of proposals to re-develop the area in which the building is located are a matter to be considered further in the light of the outcome of legal proceedings currently before the Supreme Court.