Paschal Donohoe (Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister for his response. He stated: "the rationalisation of the support or back-office functions within complementary national cultural institutions is not an optional consideration at this time and must be undertaken". I could not agree more and clearly we must examine all these aspects. I take great heart from the Minister's point in recognising that all these places are very different, yet very important to us all. The changes we make must be taken with care, while delivering the required rationalisation. I thank the Minister again for his response and wish him the best of luck with this work.