Cultural Activities.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 September 2004

Thursday, 30 September 2004

Ceisteanna (143)

Jack Wall

Ceist:

144 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number of applications received from groups or persons seeking to promote Irish cultural activities overseas under the aspect of the Cultural Relations Committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23004/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism (Mr. O’Donoghue)

The number of applications made to the Cultural Relations Committee from groups or persons seeking to promote Irish cultural activities overseas was 293 in 2002, 252 in 2003 and 230 to date in 2004.