Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 June 2011
129 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will consider a matter (details supplied); if he can identify any source of funding such as grants or bursaries which would facilitate this person in developing their considerable potential; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14933/11]
View answerFunding for the course referred to in this question is a matter for the consideration of the Arts Council. Under the Arts Acts 2003, the Arts Council is statutorily independent of the Minister in its funding decisions and in its processes and Section 24(2) of the Arts Act 2003 precludes interference by the Minister in Arts Council funding decisions. In addition, as a condition of the grant aid for the refurbishment of the Theatre, the Gaiety offers a number of bursaries annually.
