Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)
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Question 134: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his plans for the change of governance of the Abbey Theatre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17482/05]

John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Fianna Fail)
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It is clear that if the national theatre is to successfully meet the challenges facing it in the future, it will require the highest standards of management and corporate governance. I am reviewing existing governance arrangements and in that regard, will take into consideration the views of the board of the theatre and the Arts Council. I will announce my decisions on governance arrangements as soon as I have completed my consideration of the issues involved. Any decisions taken in this context will be designed to secure the future of the Abbey as a vibrant, successful national theatre.