126 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding the reinstatement of the Natural History Museum; when the museum will be reopened to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9692/10]

The programme of capital works required to facilitate the reopening of the Natural History Museum is almost complete and thereafter a number of tasks will be undertaken by the National Museum in terms of the preparation of the exhibition and education spaces. The Natural History Museum is scheduled to reopen on Wednesday 28 of April.