Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy. In response to the first question, there have been no exhibits in the past that we have not been able to bring in but there are some arranged that we will bring in. The cultural institutions asked that we increase the indemnity. The National Gallery, for example, announced the possibility of obtaining the Leonardo da Vinci drawings from the Royal Collection. That is one of several requests and we needed to increase the indemnity to accommodate these works of art. It will be very exciting to be able to enjoy them and see them in our cultural institutions.

Last week I announced the investment of €8 million in the storage facilities at the National Archives. It will move some of the material from the present storage into the new area and provide for an exhibition space there. That is the plan and would be a great addition to the National Archives. The first phase of the project was announced last week.

There is no additional cost to the Exchequer for this indemnity.