Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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Question 379: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if, in view of the historical importance of public records and the forthcoming centenary events that will be organised around events such as the 1913 lockout, the 1916 Rising, The First World War, the War of Independence and the Civil War, the Government will commit to developing a 21st century purpose-built public records facility as part of the State's contribution to understanding these events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14237/06]

John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Fianna Fail)
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As I stated on 6 April 2006 in my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 246, the need for a new building for the National Archives has been long recognised and is being actively addressed by my Department and the Office of Public Works.