Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 November 2013
384. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will consider the establishment of a heritage lottery fund, similar to the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49336/13]
View answerThe allocation of the proceeds of the National Lottery is a matter for the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.
An overall allocation is provided from the National Lottery each year for expenditure through the Votes of various Departments. In 2013 my Department’s allocation of funding of €4.446m to the Heritage Council was partially funded by National Lottery funds. In turn, the Heritage Council supports a range of heritage conservation projects.
