Enda Kenny
Question:168 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Finance the proposals involved in the provision of Leinster House 2000; when he expects to be in a position to commence these works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9992/98]
Vol. 490 No. 2
168 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Finance the proposals involved in the provision of Leinster House 2000; when he expects to be in a position to commence these works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9992/98]
The Leinster House proposals involve the provision of approximately 11,000 sq. m. — gross — of new accommodation for use by the Houses of the Oireachtas on the site currently occupied by the National College of Art and Design. In broad terms, the new building will provide accommodation for 110 Members and their direct staff, committee rooms and associated procedural offices, party room and public and press areas.