Brendan Howlin
Ceist:48 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage Gaeltacht and the Islands the likely timetable for the construction of a new building for the National Archives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31814/01]
Written Answers. - National Cultural Institutions.
I understand the position is that the Office of Public Works has provided proposals to the Department of Finance relating to the possibility of proceeding with this significant development as a public-private partnership.
I am advised that the Department of Finance is currently considering the detail of the proposals put by the Office of Public Works. It will not be possible to estimate a schedule for the proposed development until this evaluation has been completed.