Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 19 Nov 1997

Vol. 483 No. 1

Written Answers. - Departmental Offices.

Ruairí Quinn

Question:

151 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Finance if he intends to allocate to the Irish Architectural Archive the premises in Merrion Square currently occupied by the Patents Office which will become vacant when that office transfers to its new location in Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15699/97]

Minister of State at the Department of Finance (Mr. Cullen)

I can confirm that it is intended that the buildings occupied by the Patents Office at 44-45 Merrion Square will be allocated to the Irish Architectural Archive when the Patents Office decentralises to Kilkenny.