Heritage Schemes

197. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the published assessment criteria for the community heritage grant scheme; the process by which applications are assessed and refused; the review or appeal mechanism available to unsuccessful applicants; and whether, as the Department funding the scheme, he will seek a report from the Heritage Council on h…

68. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he can provide an update on the American Presidents trail as we approach America 250; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44534/26]

592. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the grant system for the repair and conservation of thatched buildings was last reviewed or updated; whether the scheme applies solely to domestic dwellings or if commercial heritage buildings such as hotels, pubs, guest houses or tourism-related properties are eligible for support; if he will consider expa…

593. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the rationale for excluding commercial heritage buildings such as pubs, B and Bs, restaurants, hotels and tourism properties from eligibility under thatching grant schemes; when this policy was last reviewed; if he will consider expanding eligibility in light of the urgent need to sustain demand for the craft; a…

396. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will introduce targeted supports for practising thatchers, including grant schemes or heritage-craft stipends, to ensure the continued maintenance of Ireland’s thatched buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36467/26]

736. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when announcements will be made in relation to the Community Heritage Grant and the overall budget available for this scheme in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35072/26]

238. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if projects can apply for funding under both the Historic Structures Fund and under the built heritage investment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27712/26]

1833. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the way in which the State can assist homeowners living in thatched cottages to continue to live in and sustain these heritage properties, considering the escalating cost of insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27243/26]

295. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when an inspection of completed works will be carried out for a grant application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23140/26]

170. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he expects to announce the Historic Structures Fund; and if he will consider the applications made by Clare Tourism Development (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17248/26]

199. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the supports that are available to someone in a private property who has a leaking roof they cannot afford to repair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12934/26]

280. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the granting of licenses for the hunting of woodcock, now red listed due to a decline in breeding population in Ireland, and considered in decline in Europe, will be paused to allow a thorough assessment of the population and the impact of this hunting on the native population before the next season opens. [7…

406. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if steps will be taken to preserve the heritage of thatched cottages (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5194/26]

199. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applications from County Laois under the Historic Structures Fund 2026; the total value of grant-aid awarded; the supports available to ensure rural historic properties in County Laois can access the fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66323/25]

200. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the supports in place to help owners of historic structures in rural parts of County Laois apply for the Historic Structures Fund 2026; the number of such projects in the county that have been approved to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66324/25]

201. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether any funding under the Historic Structures Fund 2026 has been allocated to Emo Court in Laois; the criteria applied to prioritise such nationally significant historic sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66325/25]

202. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of applications received from County Laois under the Historic Structures Fund 2026; the total grant-aid awarded; whether any barriers to access in the county have been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66326/25]

143. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of OPW heritage cards purchased in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [53364/25]

367. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the qualification criteria of the built heritage scheme; whether the scheme applies to all buildings; if there are any restrictions based on the ownership of the building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49678/25]

279. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to the application under the built heritage investment scheme by a school (details supplied); the basis for the refusal of this application; if this building qualifies under the terms of the grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49386/25]

325. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the percentage of the 2025 budget for Historic Structure Fund that was spent in the first five months of 2025; and if he will provide corresponding figures for same period in the years of 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [33477/25]

326. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the percentage of the 2025 Budget for built heritage investment scheme that was spent in the first five months of 2025; if he will provide corresponding figures for the same period in the years of 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [33478/25]

37. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he considers the preservation, restoration and showing of classic and vintage cars, tractors, trucks, vans, motorcycles and steam-powered vehicles to come within the remit of ‘Heritage’; if so, if he will consider devising a new grant scheme that supports the hosting of events that showcase same; and if he wil…

253. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the funding streams and grants that may be available for a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22265/25]

462. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount provided to each local authority in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025 in respect of the built heritage investment scheme. [15194/25]