Joe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 58: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he intends to continue with the proposal to amalgamate the National Archives with the National Library; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8649/09]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The amalgamation of the National Archives and the Irish Manuscripts Commission into the National Library of Ireland is proceeding. An implementation group comprising officials of my Department and the Directors and Chair of the three bodies involved has been formed and has met to plan the way forward.

It will be necessary to prepare legislation to give effect to the amalgamation and to have consultations with the staff interests in the three organisations. Work has already commenced in examining the legislative requirements.