Olwyn Enright (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 90: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made on the reopening of the Natural History Museum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16464/09]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The position, as stated in my reply to Parliamentary Question No 8515/09 on the 3rd of March 2009, is that a programme of works for the Natural History Museum has been agreed between the National Museum of Ireland, the Office of Public Works and my Department. This programme of works, which is designed to facilitate the reopening of the Museum in September of this year, is ongoing.

The Deputy may also wish to note that the National Museum is opening a new exhibition entitled "Treasures of the Natural History Museum" this Friday in the Riding School at Collins Barracks with the official launch next Wednesday 6th May. This exhibition showcases key items from the Natural History Museum's collection. This will allow the public access to the collection in advance of the re-opening of the Natural History Museum in Merrion Street.