asked the Minister for Finance if he has any plans to provide an independent atmospheric control system in the National Museum; the progress made to date in providing this system; and if he will make a statement on matter.

I take it that the Deputy is inquiring about the installation of air conditioning in the National Museum. There are no plans to install such a system. It is now possible using modern technology to introduce a high degree of atmospheric conditioning into individual showcases when it is considered essential to do so. The cost of introducing full air conditioning into the National Museum would be prohibitive.