Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)

Will the Minister rule out of the equation, once and for all, the current site of the theatre? His reply seems to suggest it has not yet been fully ruled out, which is creating confusion.

In view of the fact that the High Court judgment in the case involving the Carlton cinema site, which was held two months ago, is imminent, is the Minister of the opinion that it would be opportune for the OPW, Dublin City Council and officials from his Department to consider the site to which I refer to see if it would meet the necessary criteria, particularly that relating to the fact that development would have to take place at ground floor level? Have discussions or consultations taken place between the people and bodies to which I refer? If so and if the judge rules in favour of Dublin City Council, does the Minister believe the Carlton cinema site is now the preferred option?

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