Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 July 2025
249. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to the asks of the Irish Georgian Society in relation to the preservation and upkeep of Georgian Dublin; if he would consider meeting with this group to further these proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36733/25]
View answerThe Irish Georgian Society is a valued partner to my Department. In recent years they have submitted proposals annually to the Department and have received funding to support the preservation and upkeep of Georgian Dublin.
This year they have received funding of €50,000. An example of some of the activities that are being supported are:
• The IGS Conservation Education Programme
• Conserving your Dublin Period House lecture series
• Obedientia Civium Urbis Felicitas*: Dublin’s Architecture & Planning Conference
My colleague, Minister of State, Chris O'Sullivan TD, met with the Irish Georgian Society in April this year. The meeting included a presentation on the work of the IGS; discussion of a forthcoming joint IGS / Dublin Civic Trust conference on rejuvenating Dublin (held on 7 May); and a number of other discussion points including the development of a centre for traditional skills training, donation of items to national collections, and the new Part 10 of the Planning and Development Act 2024.
My Department works closely with the Irish Georgian Society on an ongoing basis, and endeavours to ensure that the Society's perspective informs the development of relevant policy and funding programmes. A further meeting with the Society is expected to take place in the near future.
