Bernard Allen (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 93: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding the provision of the new Abbey Theatre at George's Dock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15161/06]

Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 96: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position in regard to the redevelopment of the National Theatre; if he has brought a report to Government on the possible public private partnership procurement models for the redevelopment of the Abbey Theatre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15142/06]

John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 93 and 96 together.

In December of last year the Government approved the redevelopment of the Abbey Theatre at George's Dock and agreed that my Department, in conjunction with the Minister for Finance, the Office of Public Works and the National Development Finance Agency, would examine possible PPP procurement models. An examination of the possible PPP procurement models is currently being finalised and I will report back to Government on this shortly.