National Monument (Ireland)
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In the Republic of Ireland, monuments classified as National Monuments are those of considerable national importance that require preservation by the State. A National Monument includes the site of the monument as well as the means of access to the site. If the land adjoining to the monument is essential to protect it, this land may also be included.
National Monuments are managed under the auspices of the National Monuments Service [1], part of the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.
"National Monument" status is conferred under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2004 [2]. The original National Monuments Act of 1930 [3] covered the list of monuments to which the Ancient Monuments Protection Act of 1882 applied.
This list has been expanded. The most recent amendment act, the National Monuments (Amendment) Act 2004, includes provisions for the partial or complete destruction of National Monuments by the government [4]. These provisions were included as a result of the destruction of the Carrickmines Castle National Monument to build an intersection along the Southeastern Motorway section of the M50.
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.heritagedata.ie/en/NationalMonuments/
- ^ National Monuments (Amendment) Act 2004, Section 9 - Irish Legal Information Initiative
- ^ National Monuments Act, 1930 - Irish Statute Book
- ^ National Monuments (Amendment) Act 2004, Section 5 - Irish Legal Information Initiative
