Abbey Theatre.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 October 2005

Thursday, 13 October 2005

Questions (25, 26)

Joe Costello

Question:

16 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position in regard to the redevelopment of the Abbey Theatre; if he has sought Cabinet approval for a site in the Dublin docklands as the new location for the theatre; when designs for the new theatre will be sought; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28313/05]

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

46 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his plans for the future of the Abbey Theatre, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28338/05]

Written answers

Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism (Mr. O’Donoghue)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 16 and 46 together.

I refer the Deputy to my response to Priority Question No. 4 today in this context.

Question No. 17 answered with QuestionNo. 10.