Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 245: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position of the Abbey Theatre; his views on whether the financial difficulties have been addressed; the location of a new site for the Abbey Theatre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27015/05]

John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Fianna Fail)
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The Abbey has engaged and remains engaged in a far-reaching and comprehensive process of change which will transform many aspects of the theatre's operations and management. A fundamental part of this transformation is a complete overhaul of the way the theatre manages its finances.

As of now, it appears that a location has been identified at George's Dock, in the Dublin docklands area, which can meet the Abbey's requirements. At my request, the Office of Public Works is undertaking the necessary investigative work at the proposed site and I expect the results will be available shortly.