Part of Culture, Arts and Leisure – in the Northern Ireland Assembly at 3:15 pm on 20 October 2009.
Kieran McCarthy
Alliance
3:15,
20 October 2009
The Minister will be aware that Northern Ireland is awash with visitors and tourists, and we welcome that. However, following the investment of £17 million into the refurbishment of the Ulster Museum, it is to close on Mondays. How will visitors to Belfast be accommodated on Mondays if all the museums are closed?
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