asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline in detail the new agreement entered into between the Commissioners of Public Works and the Trustees of the National Gallery in London regarding the disposition of the 39 pictures of the Sir Hugh Lane bequest.
Written Answers. - Lane Bequest Pictures.
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A formal agreement is being concluded between the Commissioners of Public Works and the Trustees of the National Gallery in London in relation to the disposition of the pictures in the Sir Hugh Lane bequest. I would refer the Deputy to the statement issued by the Government Information Services on 19 October 1979 containing details of the exchange arrangements. A copy of the statement is available in the Dáil Library.