Written answers

Wednesday, 18 September 2013

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Museum Projects

Photo of Andrew DoyleAndrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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1611. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the setting up of an Irish museum of sport; if such a facility would be attached to a museum already in existence or set up as an entirely independent and separate entity; if he has received a report or feasibility study on the matter; if he will identify any suitable locations for the museum; if he will confirm the museum will be based in Dublin or elsewhere; when he expects any decision to be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37158/13]

Photo of Michael RingMichael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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I believe that a sports museum would be an excellent addition to Ireland's sporting and cultural experience and that it has the potential to attract widespread public interest. For that reason, I have established a committee, which I am chairing myself, to examine the feasibility of developing a Museum of Irish Sport.

The committee will report on its deliberations when its work is completed. If the project is considered to be feasible, I anticipate that the committee will make proposals in relation to the most suitable location for a museum of sport. 

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