Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 October 2005
18 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding the redevelopment of the National Concert Hall; the extent of the buildings to be purchased from UCD; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28098/05]
View answer31 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when redevelopment work at the National Concert Hall is scheduled to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28091/05]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 18 and 31 together.
I refer the Deputy to my reply to Questions Nos. 15 and 22 of 16 June 2005 in which I outlined details of the extensive consultations and investigations carried out by officials from my Department and the Office of Public Works with a view to identifying a suitable location for a state-of-the-art National Concert Hall in Dublin. The redevelopment plans are predicated on University College Dublin's completing the relocation of all remaining faculties and staff located at Earlsfort Terrace to Belfield. Currently the buildings at Earlsfort Terrace are shared with the engineering and medical departments of University College Dublin, UCD. UCD's plans for completing the process of relocation to Belfield are well advanced. It is expected that this matter will be progressed in the context of the finalisation of the Estimates in coming weeks.
