Major refurbishment work at the National Gallery of Ireland has entered its final stages.

The project, which is costing over €30 million, includes the complete refurbishment of the Miltown and Dargan wings to bring them up to national standards.

The Minister for Arts, Heritage Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys TD, also approved a grant of €490,000 to contribute to essential commissioning and re-hanging works prior to the reopening.

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She said: "The renovation of the historic Milltown and Dargan wings of the National Gallery has been the most significant capital project in our National Cultural Institutions over the past decade. It is the biggest and most ambitious refurbishment work to take place at the Gallery since it opened in 1864. Once completed, the works will transform the Gallery into a world class exhibition space.

"I am happy to approve this capital funding of €490,000, which will help the Gallery to prepare for the re-opening of the Dargan and Milltown wings. In particular, the grant will fund commissioning and re-hanging works."

The work is expected to be completed in September.

(CD/LM)