However, I can say that Ireland is a signatory to the Valletta Convention, and yet there is very little mention of the Valletta Convention in the Bill. They relate to the Minister’s specific functions under the Bill and how his or her functions need to be consistent with the Valletta Convention, the convention on intangible heritage, the Aarhus Convention, the European Landscape Convention and others.
The Valletta Convention and the Malta Convention contain some comprehensive definitions of what constitutes archaeological, cultural and architectural heritage. These are some examples of how the Valletta Convention is hardwired into the Bill.
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Tellers: Tá, Senators Victor Boyhan and Tom Clonan; Níl, Senators Robbie Gallagher and Joe O'Reilly.
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