Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)

I put it to the Minister that were it not a cost saving exercise this amalgamation would more than likely not be taking place. That they are located in three different areas, the Crawford Gallery in Cork and the two other galleries in different parts of Dublin, means there is no real rationale for amalgamating them. I appreciate what the Minister is saying about the board members, and I tend to agree with him that smaller numbers at board level can be quite effective. I have no problem whatsoever with a reduction in the numbers, but aside from that, I understand that significant legislation will be required to bring about this amalgamation. Can the Minister indicate what sort of timeframe is envisaged?

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