Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed)
Seanad Éireann — 2023-03-28
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Malcolm Noonan (GP), Carlow-Kilkenny

I thank Senators again for their contributions. I do not consider this amendment necessary. I find it difficult, notwithstanding the comments made by other Senators, to envisage the circumstances that would lead to a situation where this amendment would be required. Major works to national monuments, which are monuments in the ownership or guardianship of the Minister or a local authority, would not be the type of works that would be considered for an exemption under section 31. I refer back to my previous examples in this regard relating to routine agricultural works or works at a burial ground in the ownership of a local authority. The works that Senators have referred to would not fall under sections 31(2)(a) or 31(2)(b) so again I am not in a position to accept this amendment.

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Sitting date: 2023-03-28