John Deasy (Waterford, Fine Gael)
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Question 83: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has consulted with the National Museum regarding the impact of the decision not to proceed with the exhibition space on the accessibility of artefacts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16458/09]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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I assume the Deputy is referring to the development of the new Centre Block building at the National Museum at Collins Barracks.

The development of the Centre Block has not been cancelled. Progress on the project is at an advanced stage and the tender documents for the project are now finalised. As I stated in my reply to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 8585/09 and 8521/09 on 3 March 2009, officials of my Department have been engaged with the Office of Public Works and the National Museum in order to ensure that the project will be well placed to progress immediately when funding becomes available.