Published on Tuesday19thJanuary2016
Humphreys launches design phase of new €8m redevelopment of National Archives
Arts Minister Heather Humphreys today visited the National Archives of Ireland to launch the design and construction phases for the major €8 million expansion works which will begin at Bishop Street this year. As part of her visit, Minister Humphreys met with members of the design team, representatives of the Office of Public Works (OPW) and staff at the Archives.
Approximately four million files, containing an estimated 100 million pages will be stored in the new Archives building once it is completed. The National Archives stores a huge range of public material, including Government papers, Census records and files dating from the revolutionary period, including Secret Polices files and compensation claims made after the 1916 Rising.
The Minister said:
By safeguarding our documents and records, the National Archives helps to preserve our history and tell our national story. The importance of the Archives is being underlined through the 1916 commemorations; the Archives hold a wealth of material which sheds light on that fascinating period.
For more information read the press release here.