The High Court has granted approval for essential works to be carried out to preserve the National Monument, Numbers 14-17 Moore Street, in Dublin.

The works will include installing a permanent roof on the buildings, works to windows and doors and underpinning works to better stabilise the buildings.

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The Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys, welcomed the decision.

She said: "The buildings at Nos. 14-17 Moore Street are in a fragile state. The conservation works, which had gotten underway in November, have been halted. I was concerned that in their current state, the buildings are at risk of damage and deterioration, and so my Department sought approval for urgent works to Nos. 14 – 17 Moore Street to preserve and protect the buildings until such time as a programme of permanent works can be implemented."

(CD/LM)