Mary Lou McDonald
Question:29 Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps being taken to promote Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann which is taking place in Derry in 2013. [27102/12]
View answerWednesday, 6 June 2012
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My Department provides an annual current grant to Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. In 2012, this amounts to €1.675m. This grant assists,inter alia, with the day-to-day running costs of the organisation, along with various deliverables. Comhaltas has a nationwide network of branches that promotes Irish traditional music in all its forms, including the playing of the harp and uilleann pipes, Irish traditional dancing, traditional singing in both Irish and English, and Irish language classes.
The Deputy will appreciate that the promotion of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is primarily a matter for Comhaltas CeoltóiríÉireann itself.