Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 October 2013
82. Deputy John Browne asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the capital spending of his Department this year to date; the further capital spending he expects to carry out before the end of the year; the plans he has to purchase properties with a significant national heritage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44505/13]
View answerMy Department's gross capital provision for 2103 is €39.395m. This provision relates principally to meeting the ongoing costs of the Irish Film Board, the National Cultural Institutions, works to address EU compliance requirements in relation to the built and natural heritage, supporting employment through Údarás na Gaeltachta, and maintenance and development works carried out by Waterways Ireland.
On 14 October 2013, my Department’s gross capital expenditure totalled approximately €23.4m. This represents 87% of the published profile to the end of October. In addition, a further €1.2m in capital carryover funding has been expended.
I am committed to ensuring that the maximum value is derived from my Department' budget in terms of maintaining, promoting and protecting Ireland's heritage and culture, developing cultural tourism, advancing the use of the Irish language, and supporting the sustainable development of the islands. My Department has no plans at present to purchase heritage properties this year.
