Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
2785. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will address a matter (details supplied) regarding investment in arts and culture; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32876/18]
View answer2786. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans for a roadmap to show clearly the way in which investment in arts and culture will be doubled over the next six years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32888/18]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 2785 and 2786 together.
The 2019 allocation for arts and culture and to the agency referred to by the Deputy will fall to be determined as part of the annual Budget Estimates process for 2019 as will those for subsequent years.
Since 2014, the Government has increased the allocation to this agency by 20%.
