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852 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science the number and dates of meetings that have taken place between officials from his Department and from the Department of Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands on the topic of a centre for the performing arts being provided in Dublin including a conservatoire as outlined in An Action Programme for the Millennium; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1410/98]
853 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science the steps, if any, he is taking to provide a centre for the performing arts in Dublin including a conservatoire as outlined in An Action Programme for the Millennium; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1411/98]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 852 and 853 together.
There is ongoing contact between relevant officials and Ministers with a view to establishing a working group to examine the issues involved in providing this facility. It is envisaged that such a group will become operational within a matter of weeks.
