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Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 November 2021

Thursday, 11 November 2021

Questions (250, 251)

Catherine Connolly

Question:

250. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media further to Parliamentary Question No. 5 of 5 October 2021 and her comments in Dáil Éireann in relation to same, if minutes are published or taken in respect of the fortnightly meetings that take place between her Department and Galway 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55235/21]

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Catherine Connolly

Question:

251. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media further to the publication of a report (details supplied), the role of the Ministerial nominee who sat on the board of Galway 2020; the details of the reporting requirements on the Departmental official; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55236/21]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 250 and 251 together.

I can confirm that minutes are taken at the fortnightly meetings between my Department and Galway 2020.

The role of the Ministerial nominee on the board of Galway 2020 involved keeping the Department appraised of the work of the Board and reporting on progress on the cultural programme. It also involved reporting to the Board on any issues which the Department may raise from time to time and advising the Board of Galway 2020 on key policies in the culture sector relevant to the implementation of the Capital of Culture and enabling collaboration between Galway 2020 and other national stakeholders as appropriate.

The appointment of a representative of the Minister to serve on the board of Galway 2020 is provided for in the Performance Delivery Agreement  between my Department and Galway 2020. Since 2017, there have been two successive Ministerial appointments to the board of Galway 2020. Both representatives have been external to the Department, have possessed experience of governance and the Irish arts sector and have been active and valued members of the board.

Question No. 251 answered with Question No. 250.
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