Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 December 2023
91. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the amount of funding that has been awarded directly to the Irish Arts Centre, New York by his Department and its agencies in each year since 2005; the amount that has been granted to others for the purpose of performing at or attending the Irish Arts Centre, and in other indirect ways since 2005, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54665/23]
View answerThe Irish Arts Centre New York has over a number of years received direct funding from the Government's Emigrant Support Programme, which is administered by my Department, as outlined in the table below.
The Consulate of Ireland in New York regularly engages with the Irish Arts Centre, including by attending events and, occasionally, hosting events.
|
Grant year |
Grant amount (€) |
|
2008/09 |
13,227 |
|
2009/10 |
2,316,020 |
|
2014/15 |
1,001,362 |
|
2017/18 |
1,128,000 |
|
2020 |
10,953 |
|
2020/21 |
250,000 |
|
2021/22 |
440,025 |
|
Total |
5,159,587 |
Irish culture is a fundamental component of our identity and the common thread that binds together Ireland’s diaspora. 'Global Ireland: Ireland's Diaspora Strategy 2020-2025' recognises that supporting Irish culture internationally plays a key role in connecting Ireland with our diaspora.
