asked the Minister for Education in respect of the joint study on urban archaeology being undertaken by the National Museum and the Office of Public Works when it is expected the survey of the entire area within the medieval walled city of Dublin will be completed.

It is not possible to state at present when the survey will be completed.

Will the Minister state approximately what proportion of the area of the medieval walled city of Dublin has already been completed?

It is not possible to say that. I hope when the Deputy is talking about the walled city he is also including the area without walls, which is equally important. High Street, 1 and 2, Winetavern Street, Christchurch Place and Fishamble Street have been completed.

Is the Minister referring to excavations or surveys by this body?

I am referring to excavations which have been carried out and completed.

The question was about surveys.

There is not much point in surveying what has been completed already.

Has any area, apart from the area that has been excavated, been surveyed?

The Deputy is rather lost in his enthusiasm when he does not realise that there is not much point in surveying something which has already been completed on behalf of the museum and on behalf of the nation.

I agree. Is there any survey which has not been completed?

Order. Question No. 12.