asked the Minister for Finance whether there is a grand piano amongst the furnishings at Árus an Uachtaráin; and, if so, when it was purchased; and what was its cost.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Árus an Uachtaráin.
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A baby grand piano was supplied to Árus an Uachtaráin in November, 1945, at a cost of £350. The supply was in replacement of a piano which had been provided for the then Governor General in 1928 and which was subsequently transferred for use in Radio Éireann.
I want to ask a question arising out of this famous 1928 piano. That piano should have been kept and sent to the Museum.
It was sent to Radio Éireann.
That is the famous piano that Fianna Fáil went to the country with, to smear Mr. Cosgrave.
Is the Deputy asking a question?
The Deputy is making a statement this time.
The Deputy is not entitled to make a statement at Question Time.
Is that the piano on which Fianna Fáil rode into office in 1938?
And is it in the Museum?
It is in Radio Éireann.
I heard a former Minister saying that Mr. Cosgrave wanted to put his top hat on it. We know whose top hat is on it now.
Will it be put in the Museum when Radio Éireann is finished with it?
I doubt if the Museum will want it.