Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 5 May 1993

Vol. 430 No. 3

Written Answers. - National Museum/National Library.

Ivor Callely

Question:

132 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht the hours and days the National Museum and National Library are open to the public; and his views on whether it would be in the best interest of all concerned if both had similar opening hours.

Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht (Mr. M. Higgins)

The information requested by the Deputy is as follows:

National Museum — Opening Hours
Tuesday-Saturday	10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday	2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
National Library — Opening Hours
Monday	10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday	2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Thursday, Friday	10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday	10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

I do not believe that it is necessary to have similar opening hours in the National Museum and the National Library as both institutions cater for different needs.