260. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the current condition of Rathfarnham Castle, County Dublin (details supplied); whether any deterioration at the site has been linked to conservation or renovation works carried out as part of the 2014-2018 programme; the interim maintenance or remedial works planned for the site; when the facade…
Topics / Architectural Heritage
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsArchitectural Heritage
26 questions from 13 TDs, between 5 February 2025 and 18 June 2026.
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1026. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the acquisition and conservation of this historic building (details supplied) has been considered for use as a public amenity as part of the Dublin Bay Biosphere; and if the National Parks and Wildlife Service would consider purchasing it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41631/26]
1040. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 264 of 6 May 2026, if his Department has commissioned any plans for assessments regarding the Martello Tower at Sandymount, Dublin.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41964/26]
453. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the nature of refurbishment works that are scheduled to be carried out at Kilkenny Castle during 2026, in tabular form. [30014/26]
473. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the refurbishment and upgrading works carried out by the OPW to a location (details supplied), including a detailed timeline of the refurbishment and upgrading works; if any consideration has been given to restoring the sculptures over the front door and allowing vis…
474. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he can confirm that a facility (details supplied) will be open to the public this year; the reason the facility has not yet opened, despite previously opening for the 2025 season in March 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30834/26]
1669. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on conservation and restoration efforts of the Iveagh Market, Kilmainham Mills and the Rupert Guinness Theatre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24285/26]
445. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his Department has engaged with the Department of Transport in relation to the future of Dunguaire Castle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22384/26]
1394. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the financial supports available from his Department for conservation and restoration of historical and heritage buildings such as a building (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74534/25]
547. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No. 323 of 4 March 2025, when works at a public property in County Cork (details supplied) will be undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58676/25]
573. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the supports available to Galway County Council from his Department for the full restoration and development of Dunguaire Castle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57844/25]
1415. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the immediate measures he is taking to protect thatched properties and to ensure that they can obtain sufficient insurance to ensure their survival as an important element of our national heritage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40983/25]
1476. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide assistance as a matter of priority towards the cost of thatching a landmark building in Dublin (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41663/25]
1489. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide assistance as a matter of priority towards the cost of thatching a landmark building in Dublin (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41849/25]
1602. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the provisions made in the Planning and Development Act 2024 to strengthen, protect and enforce protection of our built heritage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43139/25]
1604. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will examine establishing an expert committee in his Department to assess the condition of Dublin’s north Georgian core, including international best practice management structures and grant incentives for coordinated enhancement of private property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43141/25]
1605. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the additional funding that has been sought and granted to local authorities to strengthen enforcement and protection of our built heritage, by local authority, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43142/25]
1606. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department will support the establishing of a permanent built heritage enforcement unit in Dublin City Council using the precedent of the short lettings unit in DCC, staffed with accredited building conservation personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43144/25]
352. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether he has been approached by the Minister for Transport to give Ministerial consent to the sale of the retail units in the General Post Office Arcade to the rear of the General Post Office in Dublin City Centre; if so, when and if he will ensure that they are made available for letting…
353. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the parts of the whole GPO site that are currently under the ownership of the OPW; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37921/25]
248. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding any initiatives proposed by his Department that seeks to protect the architectural heritage of Georgian Dublin, and the so-called Georgian core; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36732/25]
249. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to the asks of the Irish Georgian Society in relation to the preservation and upkeep of Georgian Dublin; if he would consider meeting with this group to further these proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36733/25]
250. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the conservation measures included in the recently published interdepartmental report on the recommendations of the Dublin City Taskforce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36734/25]
62. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the amount spent on security at a location (details supplied); the name of the security company that provided the CCTV for the site; the security cameras acquired; the number of staff employed by the security company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24744/25]
1186. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding any initiatives proposed by his Department that seeks to protect the architectural heritage of Georgian Dublin and the so-called Georgian core; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18995/25]