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Thu 04 Apr 2007Historic buildings to benefit from new grantsAlmost €20 million has been allocated by Minister for the Environment Dick Roche for the conservation and protection of Ireland's architectural heritage this year.Although relatively small compared to the scale of need, the money being provided will help to save a number of historic buildings through a conservation grants scheme administered by local authorities, which will receive almost €6 million.