National Cultural Institutions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 March 2022

Tuesday, 1 March 2022

Questions (334)

Paul Murphy

Question:

334. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if her attention has been drawn to the demonstration (details supplied) to demand that the contract between The National Gallery and a company (details supplied) be revoked; his views on the demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11610/22]

Written answers

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media

I am aware of the position in relation to the recently awarded contract for café and catering at the National Gallery of Ireland (NGI).   The contract arrangements for café and catering services are an operational matter for the National Gallery of Ireland.

Question No. 335 answered with Question No. 312.