Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 140: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the intentions of the National Museum for the preservation and conservation of the heritage vessel Asgard I; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24185/06]

John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Fianna Fail)
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It is intended that work will begin later this year on the conservation of the Asgard and that it will be on public exhibition from 2009 onwards. The Asgard is currently in the care of the National Museum of Ireland. It is housed in the Museum's gymnasium building at Collins Barracks and a substantial amount of work on the conservation can be done in that location. A new gallery will be required for the display of the vessel. This can also accommodate the final phase of conservation. A group comprising representatives of the National Museum of Ireland, the Office of Public Works and my Department is overseeing the project.