I have received representations on behalf of the organisation referred to by the Deputy. However, the position is that the funding for cultural purposes which is available to my Department is primarily earmarked for use by the national cultural institutions such as the National Museum, the National Library and the National Concert Hall.
I have forwarded details of the application to the Director of An Chomhairle Ealaíon asking him to consider funding. However, it should be noted, that An Chomhairle enjoys statutory independence in the disbursal of its funds. I have no function in relation to its decisions on individual grant applications.