Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 99: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when the tenders for the new repository and extension for the National Library will be sought; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41267/08]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The provision of a purpose built extension and storage facility for the National Library is among the cultural infrastructure projects included in National Development Plan 2007-2013. Planning permission has been obtained for the building. Currently my Department is working closely with the National Library to prepare a detailed economic assessment of the project, which is required under the 'Guidelines for the Appraisal and Management of Capital Expenditure Proposals in the Public Sector' as set down by the Department of Finance. Under these guidelines a considerable amount of analysis and approvals must be carried out at various stages to advance the project. In addition OPW will have to carry out more preliminary development work before the project reaches the tender stage.