349 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if his attention has been drawn to media reports claiming that the National Library had paid €1.17 million to buy certain James Joyce manuscripts of Finnegan’s Wake in 2005 (details supplied); if he is investigating the matter; the steps he will take to ensure that the State does not pay more than necessary for the purchase of manuscripts; the measures he is taking to ensure that the State receives value from such transactions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42448/06]

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349 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if his attention has been drawn to media reports claiming that the National Library had paid €1.17 million to buy certain James Joyce manuscripts of Finnegan’s Wake in 2005 (details supplied); if he is investigating the matter; the steps he will take to ensure that the State does not pay more than necessary for the purchase of manuscripts; the measures he is taking to ensure that the State receives value from such transactions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42448/06]

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