Yesterday I visited the proposed site of the national children's science centre at Earlsfort Terrace. I walked through the derelict north wing of that building with members of the board. It is a space that is full of potential but today it lies idle in the heart of our capital city. The Taoiseach stood on the site in December 2022 and announced, to be fair, the great redevelopment of the National Concert Hall. The fear now is that unless both projects proceed in parallel, the new concert hall will face closure for a prolonged period when, and if, construction eventually begins on the national children's science centre. We know now, following arbitration last December, that the OPW is legally obliged to deliver this project by the end of 2029, with annual work commitments already falling behind schedule. Will the Government unequivocally commit to delivering the national children's science centre? Which Department will lead the delivery of this? Will ring-fenced funding finally be put in place for this vital national project?

Is the Deputy referring to when I was at the site of the National Concert Hall?

Yes, on the same site.

That was for the concert hall.

Yes, absolutely.

Why is the Deputy saying it will not go ahead?

I am not saying-----

Perhaps further engagement is required. It is not a back and forth-----

The National Concert Hall might have to close if construction was to begin again on the science centre.

That is a separate matter completely.

It is on the same site.

The Deputy knows there are huge issues with that. Come on.

That is not-----

Further engagement, as I said. Thank you.