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Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 May 2022

Thursday, 5 May 2022

Questions (145)

Pádraig O'Sullivan

Question:

145. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the funding that is available to a group (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22396/22]

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My Department provides funding for the purchase of equipment under the Music Capital Scheme by way of capital grants.  Performing groups and individual talented musicians are entitled to apply for these grants.  The capital grant scheme is managed by Music Network on behalf of my Department. This initiative is in existence since 2008 and has proved very popular over the past decade.

Earlier this year, I confirmed funding of €335,500 for the?Music Capital Scheme. The scheme, which comprises three different awards, supports the purchase of musical instruments and is designed to respond to a broad range of capital needs within the music sector in Ireland.?The Music Capital Scheme is a vital resource that helps groups and talented individuals purchase musical instruments. Thousands have already benefitted from the scheme to date, and this round of the scheme will support a wide range of musicians nationwide and across all genres, giving them access to instruments and enabling them to develop their talent for live performance.

Further details of scheme as well as guidelines can be accessed via the Music Network website via the following link;

www.musicnetwork.ie/news/minister-martin-announces-335-500-funding-for-music-networks-music-capital-scheme

The current scheme has recently closed for new applications, but I will give consideration to opening a new scheme later this year.  

The Deputy might also like to note that there is a new initiative funded by Creative Ireland called the Music Network National Musical Instrument Hub that aims to focus the public’s attention on the many existing ways to access musical instruments in Ireland, while encouraging more people to take up music and start or return to playing with a group. Further details may be viewed at this link. form.jotform.com/201451578115350

While the Arts Council is part-funded by the National Lottery, the allocation of National Lottery funding is solely a matter for my colleague the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.

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