Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 November 2019
46. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on a centre (details supplied) in New York; the payments it receives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45849/19]
View answerThe Irish Arts Centre New York has received funding under my Department’s Emigrant Support Programme as outlined below:
|
Year |
Amount in euros |
Purpose |
|
2017 |
1,128,000 |
For the development of the Irish Arts Centre building. |
|
2014 |
1,001,362 |
For the development of the Irish Arts Centre building. |
|
2009 |
2,316.020 |
For the development of the Irish Arts Centre building. |
The Irish Arts Centre New York has received funding from the Department of Arts Heritage and An Gaeltacht, Culture Ireland, the City of New York, the State of New York and from private donations. Any future request for funding under the Emigrant Support Programme will be assessed on its merits.
The Consulate General in New York stays in close contact with the Irish Arts Center about the construction of their new building. I understand that construction is expected to be completed in time for the opening of their 2020-2021 season.
Members of the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence, including the Chairman, visited the Center in December of last year to get briefed on the work of the Center and how the funding provided is being used.
