Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 October 2011
284 Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht how the shortfall of €1 million on the Dublin Contemporary exhibition can be justified in this current economic climate; if the Comptroller and Auditor General has examined the funding arrangements and contracts; and the programmes that will be curtailed to fund the shortfall. [29875/11]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware, Dublin Contemporary 2011 (DC2011) is the largest contemporary visual art event of its kind and scale ever held in Ireland. The DC2011 project showcases excellence in Irish and international contemporary art, affording Ireland with a position as a core essential viewing platform in the arts calendar alongside the major contemporary art platforms internationally. DC2011 previewed on 5 September and is due to run until 31 October 2011. The project has been delivered on time and within budget, utilising accepted good industry practice in operational and financial management. Once final costs, revenues and incomes are determined and audited, the full Exchequer contribution to the programming costs will be finalised.
