Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 30 Jan 2001

Vol. 529 No. 1

Written Answers. - Museum Projects.

Ivan Yates

Question:

964 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage Gaeltacht and the Islands if she has received a copy of the proposal for the major restoration and redevelopment of the County Wexford museum; if she will meet a deputation from the Enniscorthy Urban District Council and the board of the museum in relation to the request for capital funding; the total capital funds that are available under the operational programme in this regard; if she will favourably consider this application for such funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1816/01]

Minister for Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands (Miss de Valera)

An application has been made for funding for the development of Wexford county museum under the ACCESS (Arts and Culture Capital Enhancement Support Scheme). A total of £36 million of Exchequer funding is available under ACCESS for the period 2001-04. The initial assessment of all applications is currently being undertaken to determine whether each application meets the broad criteria for eligibility. A full appraisal of all eligible applications will then be undertaken.