asked the Minister for Education if he will give details of the purchase by the National Gallery of two wing panels of a Flemish triptych, owned by Judge Moore, County Wicklow; if the centre panel was catalogued or advertised for sale; and if its present whereabouts are known.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Purchase of Flemish Triptych.
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In accordance with Statute, the purchase by the National Gallery of Ireland of any picture is entirely a matter for the Governors of the Gallery and is one in which I have no function. I am not, therefore, in a position to furnish the information requested by the Deputy.