Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 April 2024
210. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to provide an update on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18608/24]
View answerI am aware of the challenges that have faced the organisation in question in recent years. I am advised that my officials have engaged with the Arts Council and Kerry County Council to support the plans of the board and management to ensure a sustainable future for this critically important cultural centre. The engagement by my Department at all times respects the curatorial independence of the organisation.
In 2023, the organisation was awarded funding by my Department on foot of an application incorporating a restructuring plan to secure its long-term future. The funding requires the organisation's co-operation with a governance review by the Arts Council. Details of arts and culture payments are published annually by my Department at the following links www.gov.ie/en/publication/6acdc-cultural-projects-funding/ and www.gov.ie/en/publication/b1eab-creative-arts-grants-and-funding-previous-schemes/#cultural-development-expenditure .
