asked the Minister for Finance the progress that has been made since his last announcement in respect of the provision of a concert hall for the city of Dublin.

Preparation of the design plan and other preparatory work in respect of the Great Hall, Earlsfort Terrace is in hands. Construction works cannot take place until vacant possession of the premises has been obtained and it is expected that this will take place in 1976.

Did I understand the Parliamentary Secretary to say that work would begin in 1976 on the concert hall?

Yes, on the Great Hall in 1976.

On what site?

On the Earlsfort Terrace site.

UCD.