Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed)
Dail Éireann — 2023-04-27
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Alan Farrell (FG), Dublin Fingal

Okay. I was not aware of that. To conclude, this Bill will allow the State to take ownership of archaeological items with no known owner and this is important. I echo the call made regarding the need for a dedicated unit to be created in An Bord Pleanála that would work to ensure that our cultural, historical and archaeological sites will be treated as such and their significance protected during any future planning or construction projects. I certainly commend the Bill to the House and I thank the Minister of State for his time.

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Sitting date: 2023-04-27