Dáil Wednesday 7 October 2015 at 12:30

Westport House protection

Summary

Dara Calleary asks whether the Government will intervene to protect Westport House; the Taoiseach acknowledges the complications and says the relevant National Cultural Institutions Bills are scheduled for early next year.

Dara Calleary Fianna Fáil

In the context of the National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2015, there is a very serious threat to the future of Westport House, regarding which the Taoiseach and the late Senator Myles Staunton were involved in legislation. Is the Taoiseach planning any intervention in the situation around Westport House?

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

That is not a matter for the Order of Business.

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Dara Calleary Fianna Fáil

There is legislation.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

What legislation?

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Dara Calleary Fianna Fáil

The National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

There are two Bills, No. 1 and No. 2. Both are scheduled for early next year. I am aware of the complications in respect of the building the Deputy mentioned.

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