Bernard J. Durkan
Question:79 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he or his Department has set out the grounds on which the arts are to be promoted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19907/04]
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The promotion of the arts is primarily a matter for the Arts Council. While the Arts Act 2003 allows me, as Minister, to direct the council to comply with Government or ministerial policies on the arts, no directions have been issued in this context. The Act also gave, for the first time, statutory recognition to the council's independence in disbursing its funds.
Questions Nos. 80 to 82, inclusive, answered with Question No. 16.