Vol. 396 No. 6
11 Mr. Noonan (Limerick East) asked the Taoiseach if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the new Civic Centre which has been completed in Limerick incorporates a museum; to the fact that the museum is particularly spacious and well designed; if he will arrange to transfer a portion of the national collection from the National Museum in Dublin to the new Limerick Museum; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
The Director of the National Museum and an official of my Department visited the centre on 27 January last and met with senior officials of Limerick Corporation. In principle, the decentralisation of parts of the national collection is accepted by the National Museum but the suitability of the space provided and the types of artefacts which can be safely displayed there are matters that have to be fully considered. This is being done.
(Limerick East): I thank the Taoiseach for his reply. Have arrangements been made for on-going discussions arising out of the meeting on 27 January?
Yes, they are taking place.
