A chara, - We welcome the preservation order under the National Monuments Acts placed on 14, 15, 16 and 17 Moore Street. Minister Dick Roche placed the order last Friday.
The campaign to save 16 Moore Street was begun by the National Graves Association in 2002; the committee is indebted to the Save 16 Moore Street Committee and the many people throughout the 32 counties and abroad who assisted and lent support at different stages.
The association now calls on the Government to begin work on the buildings immediately. The saving of the last headquarters of the Provisional Government of 1916 is a fitting tribute to the men and women of Easter Week. We hope that whatever decision is made regarding the future use of the buildings that it will reflect the aspirations and ideals of the volunteers of Easter Week. - Is mise,
MATT DOYLE,
National Graves' Association,
Dame Street,
Dublin 2.