Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 51: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to establish the General Post Office as a museum of celebration of Irish progress and achievement across a broad spectrum as a landmark 1916 centenary project. [20387/08]

Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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The Office of Public Works is heading a project group, which is currently developing proposals for the refurbishment of the GPO. It is expected that the OPW will soon bring a project plan outlining the scope, plan and timetable to the Project Steering Group chaired by the Department of the Taoiseach.

Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 52: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to advance the redevelopment of Glasnevin Cemetery as part of the preparations for the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising. [20390/08]

Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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The refurbishment of Glasnevin Cemetery began last year and is being carried out by the Dublin Cemeteries Committee with the assistance of the Office of Public Works. The work is progressing well and extensive refurbishment of graves, monument and pathways has already taken place. As part of the work, construction of a new front entrance/visitor building will commence this year.

Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 53: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to restore 16 Moore Street and establish therein an interpretative centre, linked to the refurbished General Post Office to honour those who fought in the 1916 Rising. [20391/08]

Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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It is understood that 16 Moore Street is owned by a development company (Chartered Land) and is included as part of a recent planning application which is currently being considered by Dublin City Council.