Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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Question 30: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if a new national archive will form any part of the commemorative initiatives envisaged to mark the many centenary events in the coming decade; if the National Asset Management Agency properties might be considered in this context; the way he intends to deal with the current space constraints at the National Archives in the short term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16444/11]

Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael)
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All of the Cultural Institutions, including the National Archives, under the remit of my Department will be consulted with a view to participating in the commemorative initiatives that will form part of the centenary celebrations.

The question of alternative properties for the national institutions, including those owned by the National Asset Management Agency properties, is a matter for the OPW.

In relation to the current space constraints in the National Archives, my Department is working in close co-operation with the OPW to improve the facilities there and I hope that substantial progress will be made in this regard by the end of the year.