The National Monuments Service ensures the protection and conservation of monuments by:
- Protecting our archaeological heritage through the framework of applicable legislation;
- Responding to reports of threat or damage to archaeological monuments, including reports of heritage crime;
- Reviewing proposals to carry out works at archaeological monuments;
- Engaging with stakeholders and communities in raising awareness about the protection of our archaeological heritage;
- Funding and managing the Community Monuments Fund;
- Coordinating delivery of objectives under the Climate Change Sectoral Adaptation Plan for Built and Archaeological Heritage.