Nominations for assets to be designated and registered

(1) A person or body corporate may nominate a place or object for inclusion in the Register. (2) A nomination made pursuant to sub-section (1), shall be made in writing to the Council in a manner approved by NICH. (3) Where the Council receives a nomination made pursuant to sub-section (1) it shall assess the merit of the nomination and where it is satisfied that it meets the criteria established under this Act, it shall recommend to NICH the consideration of the place or object for recommendation to the Minister for (4) The Director of NICH may nominate a place or object for inclusion in the Register. (5) A nomination made under this section shall specify reasons to warrant inclusion in the Register and must indicate satisfaction of criteria for designation as provided for in this Act. (6) In considering a nomination under this section, NICH may request such additional information it deems fit as needed to assist the consideration of the nomination. National Cultural Heritage 34