Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 89: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the extent and likely cost of damage during a recent storm at the National Aquatic Centre; if the centre is fully operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5492/05]

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 90: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position in regard to Campus Stadium Ireland and the National Aquatic Centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5515/05]

John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 89 and 90 together.

During the severe weather conditions experienced in the west Dublin area on New Year's Day 2005, damage was caused to the National Aquatic Centre. The roof of the 50m pool and diving pool and the roof of the leisure water area were both damaged, and in addition, damage occurred to lights and fittings around the complex. This has resulted in the National Aquatic Centre being closed to the public while the building was being made safe, the damage assessed and repairs undertaken. In the interests of public safety the National Aquatic Centre will remain closed to the public while the major repair work is ongoing. Campus and Stadium Ireland Development Limited, CSID, is currently consulting various parties to establish the cost of repair work and the technical specification of the remedial works required.