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Heritage Policy and Architectural Protection Unit

This unit develops, promotes and implements policies and legislation for the protection of architectural heritage, and promotes best practice in modern architecture.

The work of the unit involves:

  • The development of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, compiled on a county by county basis. Surveys completed to date are available on http://www.buildingsofireland.ie/,
  • administration of exchequer funding for built heritage, mainly through the provision of grants processed by Local Authorities and the Heritage Council, and funding for works on State owned properties carried out by the OPW,
  • support for and participation in the work of other bodies involved in built heritage, such as the OPW, the Irish Heritage Trust and the Heritage Council,
  • direct participation in the planning process to promote conservation of architectural heritage, and oversight of the two World Heritage Sites, 
  • advice and guidance on best practice in conservation and the publication of relevant policy documentation,
  • promotion of best practice in the future architectural design.
  • development of government policy on architecture. Information on public consultation available from http://www.conversationsaboutarchitecture.ie/
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Legislation