Dublin Science and Art Museum Act 1877
WHEREAS it is expedient to promote the study of science and art and literature in Ireland, and for such purpose to make provision with respect to the erection of a Science and Art Museum, and the establishment of a National Library, in Dublin, and with respect to such matters as are conducive to the above purposes or incidental thereto:

And whereas it is expedient that the lands shown on the plans herein-after mentioned should be appropriated to the purposes aforesaid, and that the Commissio...