364 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he was consulted by Dublin City Council prior to its demolition of 17/18 Moore Lane over the Christmas of 2010-11; if he will take steps to secure the national monument, 14-17 Moore Street; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2652/11]

I refer to the reply to Question Nos. 785, 789 and 792 of 12 January 2011. As the building in question is outside the area encompassed by the Preservation Order on Nos. 14 to 17 Moore Street, there was no requirement for Ministerial consent to be obtained for the works and my Department was not consulted in relation to the matter.