Pat Deering (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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423. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans to ensure that every local authority will have a heritage officer. [41038/13]

Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael)
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It is a matter for each local authority to decide on whether to employ a Heritage Officer. Since 1999 the Heritage Council, which my Department funds, has supported the employment of Heritage Officers in local authorities. I understand that the Council is currently part-funding Heritage Officers in 28 local authorities.