Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 November 2020
64. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the status of the legacy programme for Galway 2020 in view of the fact that it is one of the key programme indicators pursuant to the performance delivery agreement between her Department and Galway 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37348/20]
View answerThe development of a meaningful legacy to Galway's 2020 European Capital of Culture Programme is an important element of the overall fulfilment of designation.
The impact of COVID 19 has resulted in the delivery of a reimagined programme for Galway 2020, which will now extend into the first quarter of next year. Galway 2020 Executive continues to work closely with the local authorities, local and national stakeholders on the development of a legacy plan for the programme.
In that regard, on Tuesday last, 17 November, the Board of Galway 2020 held a special meeting devoted to a discussion on legacy. I expect to have full details on the outcome of the meeting in the near term.
