Plan for trust to purchase historical buildings

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Archiseek / Ireland / News / 2005 / September 4

Officials in Roche's department are working on the plan, and it is understood the minister hopes to bring the proposals to cabinet in the coming months. It is understood the body will buy sites of historical and cultural importance and ensure they are properly maintained and open to the public. The body is tentatively being called the Buildings Heritage Trust, and will be funded by the state. It is understood that additional income might be generated by charging visitors to see the buildings, and extra revenue generated through gift shops and merchandising. A spokesman for the department said the proposal was on Roche's agenda, but there was no definite timetable for bringing the plans to cabinet. "We are currently putting meat on the bones of this proposal," the spokesman said.

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