1st December 2011, 04:43 PM
I don't want to appear to be taking pleasure in the misfortune of others, but I don't think a jail sentence would be a bad thing. Indeed, if it happened a bit more frequently, perhaps people would be a little more wary about bulldozing archaeological sites - it'd surely be a more effective deterrent that the current 'slap on the wrist' that seems to be in vogue in this country.
For me, the telling point is that
This suggests that he was well aware that it was an important monument before he undertook the work, and even if he didn't know the precise procedure (need to contact the Minister for permission), he should have taken the time to find out, rather than just battering on.
For me, the telling point is that
Quote:John O'mahony initially claimed he was unaware that the site had any great historical significance. However it emerged that Mr O'mahony had previously objected to a planning application seeking permssion to construct four houses on the same site on the grounds that it contained a "historical ring fort".
This suggests that he was well aware that it was an important monument before he undertook the work, and even if he didn't know the precise procedure (need to contact the Minister for permission), he should have taken the time to find out, rather than just battering on.
You know Marcus. He once got lost in his own museum