Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)

I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the current financial situation at the Abbey Theatre, especially with regard to the recent disclosure that the theatre is in far greater debt than previously indicated; the pressing need for the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism to make a full statement to the Dáil on this matter and the absolute requirement that a clear indication is given now as to when a new location for the Abbey will be selected.

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