Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 July 2023
133. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the current status of Action 7.2 of the National LGBTI Inclusion Strategy (for which her Department is responsible), regarding the creation of an LGBTI+ history and culture research think tank; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34700/23]
View answerEach of the National Cultural Institutions (NCIs) is working well to contribute towards the better recognition and visibility of the LGBTI+ community in relation to Irish arts, culture and sport and that the history of the LGBTI+ movement is preserved. The consideration within the NCIs is ongoing and active with a view to innovation and the staff involved interact between institutions to share planning and experience. This dialogue is also being conducted on a wider international basis so that innovation and best practice abroad can inspire and inform arrangements here.
The Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) hosted a discussion and workshop on ‘Exploring Transness in the Archive’ in May and in June brought forward a presentation on the programme at the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid, Spain. With respect for the autonomy of the NCIs in operational matters, my Department will support their networking to share expertise in this regard.
