Commemorative Events

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2023

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Questions (347)

Alan Dillon

Question:

347. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she can verify whether any funding for the commemoration of the 225th anniversary of the 1798 Rebellion was provided under the auspices of her Department; if she can provide information on which counties have received grant funding under this initiative; when this scheme was advertised; when applications closed; if there will be funding available to facilitate a commemorative event in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29409/23]

Written answers

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media

My primary focus is to lead the co-ordination of the commemorative programme for the final year of the Decade of Centenaries (2012-2023). I am also aware, however, of the 225th anniversary of the 1798 Rebellion this year and its significance for our shared history.

My officials have been considering how we can help and appropriately support plans to mark this anniversary in the context of my Department's support for commemorative activities and the budgetary resources available. I have approved a funding contribution of €75,000 to support Wexford County Council in developing specific initiatives as part of the Council's broader Rebellion 225 commemorative programme. My officials have also received proposals from Mayo and Longford County Councils and are liaising with these local authorities to explore how we may be able to support these plans.