I propose to take Questions Nos. 194 and 196 together.
My statutory responsibilities in this area is limited to the National Museum of Ireland, NMI. The National Museum of Ireland displays its national collections in facilities at Collins Barracks, Kildare Street, and Merrion Square in Dublin and Turlough Park House in County Mayo.
The National Museum of Ireland has a responsibility to conserve and preserve its artefacts for existing and future generations. Against this background it has an ongoing practice of facilitating the loan of material to venues that meet the necessary security, safety and other requirements relating to the specific artefacts involved.
A number of loans have been made to designated county museums meeting the loan criteria. However, I have no statutory responsibility for county museums.