Law on found artefacts in Ireland

pueblo

Hi

Can anyone advise what the law in ireland states about found artefacts regarding ownership?

Does the state have automatic ownership?

Any input or links appreciated

Jakub25

There is no automatic ownership.:D
Artefacts found, belong to the state and must be reported. The National Museum doesn't have to reward anyone for doing so,
but does operate such a scheme to 'encourage' reporting.



If you want sell something what you found on ebay.

"For items found in the Republic of Ireland sellers should be able to provide evidence that the items were properly reported under the National Monuments Acts 1930-2004. Since ownership of archaeological objects automatically vests in the Irish State, sellers should also be able to provide evidence of a waiver of ownership from the relevant Minister

Under Irish law, if the item is covered by the National Monuments Acts 1930-2004, the Documents and Pictures (Regulation of Export) Act 1945 or the National Cultural Institutions Act 1997 and is to be removed outside the Republic of Ireland, sellers should provide evidence that an export licence has been obtained from the relevant Minister."

http://blather.net/blather/2009/04/gardai_recover_stroked_bronze_age_jewell.html

http://pages.ebay.ie/help/policies/artifacts.html



Isn't it very easy.
Black market is getting bigger, than ever before :mad:

pueblo

Thanks for the reply.

I have found a large number of what I believe are neolithic stone tools, including axes, hand axes, choppers, scrapers, small celts and numerous other items.

I have informed the National Museum, if it turns out to be genuine then it belongs to everyone, plain and simple.

Here they are..