This document puts forward recommendations relating to the identification, protection, preservation and enhancement of the national heritage in relation to the agricultural industry.
Read moreRead lessThe Heritage Council’s examination of state sector spend on heritage suggests that agriculture as a whole impacts on the entire socio-economic structure of the countryside.
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.
This book interprets these familiar principles and practices within the context of caring for collections. Some of the main processes of deterioration are explained and measures to minimise further damage are suggested.
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.
Through the publication of this report, the Heritage Council hopes to raise awareness of the issues facing nature conservation in these special areas, and hopes that this report will demonstrate the need for the introduction of effective Coastal Zone Management in Ireland.
Read moreRead lessThis report reviews the threats faced by some of our most important coastal heritage sites, and shows clearly the
enormous task facing statutory authorities in putting in place policies and practices to ensure that there is no further deterioration of the heritage value of these sites.
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.
The piece of Irish legislation, under which the Heritage Council was established.
Read moreRead lessThe Heritage Council was established as a
statutory body under the Heritage Act, 1995. The Heritage Act provides a
definition of ‘heritage’ which is truly comprehensive and includes:
monuments; archaeological objects; heritage objects such as art and
industrial works; documents and genealogical records; architectural
heritage; flora and fauna; wildlife habitats; landscapes and seascapes;
wrecks; geology; heritage gardens; parks and inland waterways.
The introduction to the Act reads as follows:
"An act to promote public interest in and knowledge, appreciation and protection of the national heritage, to establish a body to be known as an Chomhairle Oidhreachta, to define its functions, to provide for the exercise by the Minister for Arts, Culture and The Gaeltacht of functions in relation to the national heritage and to provide for other matters connected with the matters aforesaid." [10th April, 1995]