Cecilia Keaveney (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)
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Question 373: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position in relation to the redevelopment of the National Concert Hall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30547/06]

John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Fianna Fail)
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Contracts for the purchase of the interest of University College Dublin in the Earlsfort Terrace site were executed on 20th September, 2006. As University College Dublin will be vacating the site on a phased basis, a lease back arrangement will be put in place until late 2007 by which time the College will have fully vacated the premises.

I have asked my Department to establish a Steering Committee to oversee the redevelopment of the National Concert Hall. I have requested the Secretary General of my Department to chair this committee and nominations from the relevant bodies are being sought at present. Meantime, work on finalising the PPP paperwork and process is continuing.