Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 February 2008
59 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the length of time for the redevelopment and reconstruction of Leinster House; the estimated cost of the refurbishment; the plans for the Natural History Museum during this refurbishment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7329/08]
View answerSerious structural deficiencies in Leinster House have been identified. It is planned to resolve these problems by undertaking a scheme of works between the summer recess 2008 and the Summer recess 2009. The proposed works will necessitate the relocation of Seanad Éireann. It has been suggested that the ground floor area of the vacant Natural History Museum building could be used for this purpose given its proximity to Leinster House. This and other options will be examined. The estimated cost of the works has not been determined as yet.
