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45 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage Gaeltacht and the Islands the position on the future of the Abbey Theatre; if it has been possible to acquire additional ground adjacent to the existing building; and if not, the location of the new project. [10668/01]
46 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage Gaeltacht and the Islands her views on the suggestion made at a recent meeting of the Oireachtas Committee on Heritage and the Irish Language that the Abbey Theatre should seek to build a new theatre at a new venue, but also retain its existing premises as headquarters of a touring company; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10702/01]
47 Mr. McDowell asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage Gaeltacht and the Islands if she has yet received the report sought from the Office of Public Works, Dublin Corporation and the National Theatre Society regarding the options that might exist in regard to the acquisition of site space adjacent to the existing Abbey Theatre site with a view to developing a new landmark theatre at this location; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10701/01]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 45 to 47, inclusive, together.
In the interest of the future of the National Theatre it is incumbent on me to evaluate all the options available regarding its redevelopment and this evaluation is ongoing.
