Brian Brennan (Wicklow-Wexford, Fine Gael)
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933. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the grant funding opportunities available (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12086/25]

James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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My role with regard to the protection and management of our architectural heritage is set out in the provisions of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), as are the roles of local authorities and the responsibilities of owners.

Part IV of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, gives primary responsibility to local authorities to identify and protect the architectural heritage in their area by including structures of special interest on the Record of Protected Structures (RPS). Owners who would like their property considered for addition to the RPS should contact their local authority.

My Department provides funding for repair/conservation works to the following types of buildings (or

qualifying structures):

1. Buildings on the Record of Protected Structures
2. Buildings eligible or proposed for addition to the Record of Protected Structures
3. Structures contributing to the character of an Architectural Conservation Area
4. Vernacular buildings