Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 October 2018
91. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to support the Briary Gap, Macroom to be re-opened after the 2016 fire; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39838/18]
View answerMy Department approved capital funding in principle of €250,000 in respect of the Briary Gap Theatre in Macroom under the Arts and Culture Capital Scheme 2016-2018. The amount was payable to Cork County Council towards the restoration and enhancement of the theatre, pending clarity on all reinstatement issues including the contribution from insurances, and subject to the acceptance of Council of the conditions attached to the funding.
My Department has had a request for significant additional funding above the original grant from Cork County Council and is in discussion with the Council in relation to the request.
