I propose to take Questions Nos. 985 and 986 together.
My Department is supportive of the development of an overall plan to advance and manage the development of National Concert Hall within the overall Earlfort Terrace complex and has been engaging with the Office of Public Works and the National Concert Hall in this regard.
The proposed development of Exploration Station, a children’s interactive science museum, within the North Wing of the Earlsfort Terrace building, is a matter for the Office of Public Works. However, I can assure the Deputy that all interested parties are working together to ensure that the development of the Exploration Station and the future requirements of the National Concert Hall will be carefully managed together, including within the context of the overall management plan referred to above. Part of the consideration in this regard will be to exploit the positive impacts of providing a major science facility for children in the same complex as the national venue for music.