Minister Cuffe openeed the International Council on Monuments and Sites Symposium - Changing World, Changing Views of Heritage: The Impact of Global Change on Cultural Heritage on Saturday, 30 October 2010 in Dublin Castle Conference Centre.

Green Party TD for Dún Laoghaire and Minister for Planning, Ciarán Cuffe, has welcomed the return of Open House to Dún Laoghaire, now in its third year.

Open House Dublin, launched by Minister Cuffe last month, is funded by the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government and involves the opening of historic buildings, landmarks and private residences to the public from the 7-10 October 2010.

Green Party TD for Dún Laoghaire Ciarán Cuffe stated:

The Green Party have pledged their support to help local residents and business owners solve the problem of Dún Laoghaire’s vacant shop units following a successful public meeting in the Kingston Hotel last night (6 July 2010).

Over 180 residents and business owners attended the meeting held by Green Party TD for Dún Laoghaire Ciarán Cuffe and were shown presentations on how the town can be improved through planning, heritage, the arts, and supporting local businesses.

Green Party TD for Dún Laoghaire Ciarán Cuffe has welcomed the decision by An Bord Pleanála, which has ruled that the demolition of Carlisle Pier did not constitute 'exempted development' and therefore required planning permission. He has now sought an early meeting with the Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company to urge them to rebuild the demolished nineteenth century railway building, which stood on the site until last year.

Green Party TD for Dún Laoghaire, Ciarán Cuffe has been appointed Minister of State with special responsibility for Sustainable Transport, Horticulture, Planning and Heritage.

Green Party TD for Dún Laoghaire Ciarán Cuffe: