Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Yes, we are waiting for the pre-legislative scrutiny process to conclude.

To respond to Deputy Catherine Murphy, the National Archives storage is being developed in the next five years. This multi-million euro capital project will deliver state-of-the-art archival storage space for public records.

On funding for the national cultural institutions, I am conscious of the difficulties the institutions have experienced. As I stated, this year, for the first time in six years, their funding has not been cut. I accept, however, that this may not be great comfort to them. I want to work with them. Having met all of the chairpersons, I am aware of their concerns. My Department continues to engage with them and we are doing everything possible to help them. As the economy improves, there is no doubt that they will receive increased funding.

I was asked about the consultation process for the 2016 commemorations. A sum of €4 million has been allocated for this purpose in 2015. The consultation process will be completed in March 2015 and we will then collate the relevant material. The findings will be published and funding allocations made in the second quarter of 2015.