1847. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the engagement he has had with the ESB in relation to the 2023 plans announced by the then Minister of State with special responsibility for Heritage to develop a museum (details supplied); and to provide an update on the progress of plans for both buildings. [62214/26]

My Department has no direct role with either of the buildings referred to, at No. 12 or No. 29 Fitzwilliam Street Lower.

The project to restore No. 12 Fitzwilliam Street Lower, which is being undertaken directly by the ESB, will be a welcome revitalisation of part of the original Georgian era fabric of this architecturally important street. I understand that the Irish Heritage Trust (IHT), which receives funding from my Department, has partnered with the ESB in order to ultimately develop No. 12 as a visitor attraction. However, responsibility for the initial restoration of the building in advance of its development in this manner rests solely with the ESB.