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Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2015)

Terry Leyden: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business to request the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Heather Humphreys, to come to the House to outline the position regarding the sale of valuable paintings, including a Rubens, at Christie's of London on 9 July 2015.Under section 49 of the National Cultural Institutions Act 1997, the Minister has to give permission. Why was...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2015)

Terry Leyden: Those are the facts. She has no authority to delegate those powers to anybody else. It shows a complete lack of responsibility. How could she call herself the Minister for bloody arts?

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2015)

Terry Leyden: Could any other arts Minister in any other country stand over the sale of a Rubens?

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2015)

Terry Leyden: I hope we get a debate and the Cathaoirleach uses his influence to bring that woman into this House.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2015)

Terry Leyden: Well done.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2015)

Terry Leyden: Perhaps the Minister, Deputy Heather Humphreys, will come in.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2015)

Terry Leyden: Not legally.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2015)

Terry Leyden: Correct.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2015)

Terry Leyden: It is unenforceable.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2015)

Terry Leyden: This is the same as what happened with Mr. McNulty in County Donegal.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2015)

Terry Leyden: I like to respond to the Leader's points.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2015)

Terry Leyden: Can I reply to the Leader?

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2015)

Terry Leyden: Can I elaborate on it?

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2015)

Terry Leyden: I call a vote on the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2015)

Terry Leyden: No.

Seanad: Beit Collection: Statements (18 Jun 2015)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Leader for arranging for the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Humphreys to come before this House to report on the position regarding the proposed sale of seven invaluable works of art at Christie's in London on Thursday, 9 July 2015. The lot includes a painting entitled Venus and Jupiter by Flemish artist, Peter Paul Rubens and two views of Venice by the...

Seanad: Beit Collection: Statements (18 Jun 2015)

Terry Leyden: He has been clearly identified. I understand that the Minister was a party to a High Court action taken this week by An Taisce, represented by Tim Smyth of Phelim O'Neill Solicitors and heard by Mr Justice Nicholas Kearns. An Taisce sought to challenge the granting of export licences for the art works. The case will come before the courts again on 3 July. An Taisce called for a high level...

Seanad: Beit Collection: Statements (18 Jun 2015)

Terry Leyden: She met them reluctantly and signed the order ---

Seanad: Beit Collection: Statements (18 Jun 2015)

Terry Leyden: Will the Minister sign an order preventing further exports of works of art? She has the power to sign the order.

Seanad: Beit Collection: Statements (18 Jun 2015)

Terry Leyden: There can be no more excuses from the Minister. She cannot allow the Alfred Beit Foundation to sell any more paintings. Nor can she allow the National Gallery of Ireland to sell any works of art. This in the Minister's hands and she must take action.