Dáil Tuesday 1 July 2014 at 16:50

Sale of historical documents

Summary

Michael P. Kitt asked whether the national cultural institutions Bill could help the State acquire historic documents such as Kevin Barry’s farewell letter. The Taoiseach said the Bill was due later in the year and might address such matters.

Michael P. Kitt Fianna Fáil

Regarding the sale of historical documents, I ask about the national cultural institutions Bill which I believe it to reform the National Gallery, IMMA and the Crawford Art Gallery. The Taoiseach might be aware that yesterday's Irish Independent made reference to the sale of a farewell letter from Kevin Barry to his mother and other items that were for sale. Will anything in this legislation help to get the State to acquire some of these documents?

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

When is the Bill due?

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

The cultural institutions Bill will be later in the year. Obviously, the idea here would be that if these things go for sale hopefully they will be bought by Irish people. The Bill, which is due later in the year, may be reflective of some of that.

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