Performing Arts.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 February 2009

Tuesday, 10 February 2009

Questions (335)

Andrew Doyle

Question:

389 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on supporting the Irish Team attending the World Championships of Performing Arts 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4422/09]

Written answers

Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism (Deputy Martin Cullen)

Government support for the Arts is generally channelled through the Arts Council, which is a statutorily independent body, under the Arts Act, 2003, and is independent in its day-to-day operations.