Register of Historic Monuments A historic monument is a prehistoric monument or a monument associated with the commercial, cultural, economic, industrial, military, religious, or social history of the place where it is situated or of the country. It includes all monuments in existence in 1700 AD or such later date as may be specified by regulation. An archaeological area is […]
Vesting in State An archaeological object is defined as any chattel in a manufactured, partly manufactured or unmanufactured state which, by reason of the archaeological interest attaching to it or its association with an Irish historical event, has a value substantially greater than its intrinsic value. It includes ancient human, animal, and plant remains. The National Monuments Act 1994 provides […]
Heritage Council The main function of the Heritage Council is to propose policies and priorities for the identification, protection, preservation and enhancement of the National Heritage. This includes monuments, archaeological objects, heritage objects, architectural heritage, flora, fauna, wildlife habitats, landscapes, wrecks, seascapes, heritage gardens, parks, and waterways. The Heritage Council has the power to consult with or advise a public […]
Overview The planning authority is obliged to include objectives for the conservation and protection of the environment, including the archaeological and natural heritage the conservation and protection of European sites and structures, which are of archaeological interest in development plans. The archaeological environment may be preserved or protected by conditions in a planning permission or consent. Structures may be included […]
Designation Planning authorities must include a record of Protected Structures in their Development Plan. Specified features of the structures may be recorded and protected. Where a structure is designated as protected, the generally applicable exempt development regulations are severely limited or totally dis-applied. There is no compensation for the refusal of planning permission nor for the imposition of conditions in […]