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Commencement of Certain Provisions of the Historic and Archaeological Heritage and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023

Date Released: Thursday, June 13, 2024

New heritage-related provisions within the Historic and Archaeological Heritage and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 have now been commenced. These newly enforced provisions fall within the remit of the Minister of State with Responsibility for Nature, Heritage, and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD.

The Commencement Order came into effect on the 31 May 2024, and relates to World Heritage Property in the State, inventories, the protection of certain records, the promotion of heritage, and the issuing of statutory guidance. Certain related and supporting provisions concerning implementation and enforcement are also commenced.

Information on the specific provisions now in force can be found using the links below:

Please note that the above is provided for information only and is not a legal interpretation.