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Abbey Theatre.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 November 2004

Tuesday, 9 November 2004

Ceisteanna (168)

Jimmy Deenihan

Ceist:

225 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the foyer of the original Abbey Theatre, including the stones of the facade which were numbered and stored, the canopy over the original entrance, the railings, doors, windows and the last billboards from 1961 are available for incorporation into the proposed new Abbey Theatre; if the OPW will insist that this material, which has considerable historical and sentimental significance, will be incorporated in any future building that will house the new national theatre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27753/04]

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Freagraí scríofa

Design work on a new building for the Abbey Theatre has not begun as yet. Accordingly, it is impossible to make any detailed comment about what elements might or might not be incorporated within it. I will, however, bring the offer referred to by the Deputy to the attention of the OPW.

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