I propose to take Questions Nos. 188 to 191, inclusive, together.
As part of the National Development Plan, the Department is working with the National Cultural institutions and the OPW to deliver an ambitious programme of redevelopments at the National Cultural Institutions to ensure that these important heritage buildings are protected, their sustainability enhanced and the national collections are safeguarded for generations to come. Delivery of the projects is subject to compliance with the public spending code which include rigorous appraisal and design/planning stages to support the deliverability of the projects. Projects are managed on a pipeline basis with some projects at a more advanced stage than others. The following table sets out details of each of the projects, its current decision gate and drawdown to date. As the main construction contracts are not yet in place, expected drawdown on contractual commitments over the coming years is not available at this time. It should be noted that investments prior to the construction contract include extensive investigative works, planning, design and appraisal activities. Future allocations and spend will be decided in the context of the annual estimates process.
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Project
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Project Description
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Public Spending Code Decision Gate
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Drawdown to date €000
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Expected drawdown where construction contract is in place
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National Archives
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The Archival Repository Project will convert the large warehouse, located to the rear of the National Archives HQ at Bishop Street, to a secure environmentally controlled repository complying with internationally accepted storage standards while at the same time providing an increase of two-thirds in total storage capacity
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Decision Gate 2. Tendering
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2,191
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N/A
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National Library
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Modernise the historic NLI West Wing as a transformative project which substantially enhances access to the NLI collections, the standards of its care and maintenance, the user experience of NLI visitors, and the conservation, appreciation and enjoyment of the Library’s historic building.
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Decision Gate 1. Phase 1 of project has already been completed
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2,803
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N/A
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Abbey Theatre
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Replace the existing building with a new Abbey Theatre which will maximise the potential of Irish theatre artists and audiences
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Decision Gate 1. Preliminary Business Case
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247
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N/A
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Natural History Museum
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Refurbishment of the Natural History Museum to address structural and environmental issues and provide a fit for purpose set of galleries and ancillary facilities.
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Decision Gate 1. Tender for integrated design team
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775
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N/A
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National Museum, Kildare St.
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Refurbishment and upgrade of the Kildare Street complex
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Decision Gate 0. Preliminary Business case preparation
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47
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N/A
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National Concert Hall
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Redevelop the entire Earlsfort Site including refurbishment and enlargement of existing main auditorium.
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Decision Gate 1. External assurance and planning application preparation
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8,100*
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N/A
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Crawford Art Gallery
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Redevelopment and modernisation of the Crawford Art Gallery
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Decision Gate 2. Detailed design and tender preparation
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3,895
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N/A
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Chester Beatty Library
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Redevelopment and modernisation of the CBL
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Decision Gate 1. Preliminary Business Case review
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218
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N/A
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IMMA
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Redevelopment of the full site at Kilmainham including a dedicated Collections and Learning Centre
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Decision Gate 0. Preliminary Business case preparation
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0
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N/A
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National Gallery (NGI) Phase 4A
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Redevelopment and refurbishment of existing office space to modern standards and to include enhanced facilities for the Gallery’s education department
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Decision Gate 1
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943
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N/A
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National Gallery (NGI) Phase 4
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Completion of Phase 4 of the NGI Masterplan.
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Decision Gate1. Final Business Case stage
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337
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N/A
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*This includes funding for the redevelopment of the Kevin Barry rooms
