Museum Projects

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 April 2024

Wednesday, 17 April 2024

Questions (62)

Fergus O'Dowd

Question:

62. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media further to Parliamentary Question No. 313 of 11 July 2023, considering the ongoing funding issues that continue with the Drogheda Museum, if she will assist in organising a meeting with officials competent in the sector who could advise the museum on the best way forward for the organisation, with a view of future funding options and supports at the forefront of its requirements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16814/24]

Written answers

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

As I stated in my reply to the Deputy, which he refers to in the question, in the event of viable proposals for the sustainable future operation of the Museum in question, officials from my Department remain available to meet with the local authority or the Old Drogheda Society to review the situation. As the Deputy is aware, the resources available to the Department are limited and allocation is prioritised towards strengthening infrastructure and capacity in museums and bodies rather than subsidising their operations on a continuing basis. The local authority may also be able to advise in relation to the future operation of the museum.