71. Mr. Lawlor asked the Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht Michael D. Higgins the plans, if any, he has to address the concerns of residents in the Clonsilla area of Dublin 15 regarding the preservation of the old signal box at Clonsilla Station as part of our transport heritage; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this signal box may be the last of its kind in the Dublin area and that there is concern that it may be demolished as the line becomes automated; and if he will discuss the heritage aspects of this matter with the relevant bodies to ensure the preservation of the old signal box at Clonsilla, either in situ, or at an adjacent site. [13748/96]
Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht (Mr. M. Higgins): This matter has not previously been brought to my attention. However, as the signal box is the property of a public authority, I will request the advice of the Heritage Council as to whether it should be designated as a heritage building under section 10 of the Heritage Act, 1995.