Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 February 2015
154. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her Department will provide financial and other support to the Artane School of Music; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5512/15]
View answerPrimary responsibility for the promotion and support of the arts at all levels, including musical performance, is devolved to the Arts Council. The Arts Council operates under the provisions of the Arts Act 2003, which provides, inter alia, that the Council is independent in the performance of its functions in funding the arts.
In addition, my Department funds targeted initiatives for music, which are channelled through the Music Network. These include the Music Capital Scheme, which is designed to assist individuals and groups to purchase musical instruments and is administered by the Music Network on behalf of my Department. Further details in relation to the Music Network and its schemes are available at www.musicnetwork.ie
