Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 July 2004
8 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position with regard to the redevelopment of the Abbey Theatre; if redeveloping the theatre on its current site remains his preferred option; if an announcement on the future of the Abbey Theatre will be made prior to December 2004, the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Abbey; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19727/04]
Amharc ar fhreagra19 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made with regard to the provision of a new building for the Abbey Theatre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19702/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 8 and 19 together.
I refer the Deputies to my earlier reply to today's Priority Question No. 1.
I welcome the Minister's earlier assurance that the new Abbey Theatre building will be in the city. None of us could envisage the Abbey Theatre being anywhere else. If the Carlton Cinema site is not available it is important that the theatre remain within the boundaries of the city.
