Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Waterford Hospital Facade. Holy Ghost Hospital facade preservation
Summary
Mr. Deasy asked whether the Minister could protect the Holy Ghost Hospital facade from demolition. The Minister said he lacked preservation-order powers, identified Waterford Corporation’s authority, and undertook to check whether another agency could act.
asked the Minister for the Environment if he will serve a preservation order in respect of the facade of the Holy Ghost Hospital, Waterford, which has been listed by An Foras Forbartha as a building of a national importance, but which is due for demolition.
Comment on this
I have no power to make or serve preservation orders in respect of buildings or any other structure.
Comment on this
Can the Minister recommend any agency either within his Department or within any other Department who have such power?
