asked the Minister for Finance the current position concerning the conversion of the Great Hall and ancillary accommodation at University College, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin, for use as a public concert hall, the progress that has been made to date and the likely date of completion.

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asked the Minister for Finance the expected date of completion of the new concert hall.

With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle I propose to take Questions Nos. 6 and 7 together.

The project, which is well advanced, is expected to be completed by the end of 1980.