The recommendations set out in this document seek to reorganise the mitigation measures, administration and conduct of urban archaeology so that effected communities are better served.
The acceptance of the recommendations will secure long-term benefits for our heritage and for the urban communities which are experiencing development.
This research aims to examine the impact of building construction law, regulation and practice on historic buildings, to investigate the situation elsewhere, and to make recommendations, where judged appropriate, for policy initiatives which might be taken in the area.
Read moreRead lessResearch work was undertaken in several directions: drafting and circulation of a questionnaire on Building Regulations and their impact on historic buildings to the construction design professions - architects, engineers, and surveyors; drafting of a
similar questionnaire and its circulation to Building Control, Fire and Planning Authorities throughout the State; interviews with
interested individuals; and analyses of legislation, regulation and practice here and in selected countries abroad, notably
the United Kingdom and the United States.
Recognising the need for policies beneficial to the development of forestry in relation to environmental and man-made heritage, this publication is a review of the existing structures, and includes the author's recommendations towards aiding future policy drafting.
Read moreRead lessWith the increased interest in and awareness of environmental and heritage issues, it is hoped that this report will make a positive contribution to the progression of sustainable development strategies at all levels in Ireland.
This volume includes papers given at 'Taking Stock of our Ecclesiastical Heritage', a seminar held by the Heritage Council in February 1997 in Kilkenny Castle.
Read moreRead lessThe aim of this conference was to draw attention to this important element of our heritage - the heritage of churches - by launching the Survey of Churches in Ireland, as well as giving advice onbasic care of churches and their contents.