The decision to place the boat used to smuggle arms used in the 1916 Rising on permanent display at the National Museum has been welcomed by the Labour Party.
Dublin North East TD Tommy Broughan said he "wholeheartedly" agreed with the decision to preserve the the Asgardin its present state rather than to restore it to seaworthy condition.
Mr Broughan represents Howth in north Dublin, where the Asgardoriginally landed in 1914.
"This solution is preferable to the idea that had been considered to restore the vessel to seaworthy condition which would have involved the destruction of most of the original boat," Mr Broughan said.
"I think it is better that an appropriate home has been found for the Asgardto mark its importance in Irish history, and to preserve as much of the craft as possible in its original state.
"Now, many people who visit the National Museum to learn specifically about Irish history will be able to appreciate first hand the key role the Asgardplayed in the Rising."
The boat, which is designated a national monument, was used by Erskine Childers in 1914 to land the guns eventually used in the 1916 Rising.