Funding has been secured for essential conservation works at the Iveagh Markets in Dublin.

The €9 million of funding has been announced by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O'Brien TD, and the Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD.

Funding will be provided through the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF).

Dublin City Council has made proposals to secure the fabric of the protected structure through a programme of essential works.

Minister O'Brien said: "I am very glad to be in a position to provide this funding for Dublin City Council to get on with urgent conservation works to secure the Iveagh Markets.

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"We've already seen what URDF funding has accomplished in this area with the fantastic public realm works which have been completed on Francis Street.

"Now using further URDF funds we will be in a position to carry out essential works such as conservation repairs to the roofs and works to stabilise the Diocletian style arched windows and associated brickwork – all of which are vital to the integrity of the building".

Minister Noonan stated: "This vital funding will secure the fabric of the beloved Iveagh Markets in the heart of Dublin City and prevent any further deterioration.

"While the future use and management of the building is not included in this specific project scope, it is my hope that the stabilisation of the building will lead to a participative, community-led process that envisions a thriving future for this iconic building as part of the wider redevelopment of Frances Street and Meath Street.

"The people of the Liberties are rightly proud of their historic market traditions and have a deep sense of place, which the Iveagh markets has the potential to be emblematic of".