Arts Centres

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 July 2016

Thursday, 21 July 2016

Questions (412)

Michael McGrath

Question:

412. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the funding that has been committed to the planned Cork Events Centre; the status of the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23843/16]

Written answers

Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

The Cork Events Centre is a project being developed and managed by Cork City Council. My Department has allocated €12 million to Cork City Council towards the cost of the Centre. Of this, the City Council has drawn down €1 million to date.