Vol. 508 No. 5
30 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands if she has made any further decision on the issue of the marble court for real tennis at Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2; her views on whether this should be restored and renovated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19159/99]
An Bord Pleánala made an order on 9 June 1999 confirming an earlier decision of Dublin Corporation to grant planning permission for the conversion of the former gymnasium building within the Earlsfort Terrace site, for use as a recital hall, by the National Concert Hall. I am advised that the Irish Real Tennis Association has lodged an application in the High Court for a judical review of the decision of An Bord Pleánala. Pending the outcome of these proceedings, the Deputy will appreciate it would be inappropriate for me to comment on the matter.
