Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 193: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the developments under consideration in the context of regeneration of the General Post Office site; if a framework plan will be published for public consultation; and if he has developed a timetable for the project. [8709/08]

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 195: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the latest plans for renewal works at the General Post Office; the scope of the plans that are under construction; the process of public consultation that is envisaged; the timescale envisaged for completion of the project. [8777/08]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 193 and 195 together.

In the context of the approaching Centenary of the Easter Rising and having regard to the significant commercial developments taking place in the area, the Government has arranged for a consideration by officials, co-ordinated by the Department of the Taoiseach, of the regeneration of the General Post Office and the possibilities for development of cultural and amenity facilities in the complex.

This is a preliminary study to assess the potential and to contemplate the critical time path of any development, the possible costs involved and the implications arising for the operations of An Post. The conclusions of the study will be presented in the first instance for the consideration of Government and then brought to the Oireachtas Consultation Group on the Centenary of the Rising.

The study will require several months and a timetable for any ensuing project would be assessed later.