Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 May 2023
181. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline his engagement with the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media concerning investment in Eblana Theatre in the basement of Busáras; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21243/23]
View answerAs the Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operation and provision of public transport.
I understand from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media that much of the nationwide infrastructure of venues and arts centres were initiated and funded by local authorities including those serving Dublin City.
Further, the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media focuses on providing capital grant funding to assist and maintain these arts and cultural facilities. Funding is administered through applications received for specific Grant Schemes that are announced from time to time. The Arts Council provides programming and revenue supports to a range of arts centres in Dublin city.
As the matter of its property holdings is, in the first instance, a matter for CIÉ, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for co-ordination, as needed, to CIÉ and Bus Éireann for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
