Bernard Allen
Ceist:70 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will comment on the level of funding to be allocated to the Arts Council for 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31474/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 1 December 2004
Ceisteanna (52)
Freagraí scríofa
The Estimates for 2005 provide for total funding of €61million for the Arts Council in 2005. This represents an increase of some 16% on the 2004 figure, which was, in turn, 19% greater than the provision for 2003. These increases demonstrate, in the most tangible way possible, the seriousness of the Government's commitment to the arts, and will allow the Arts Council to proactively continue with the development of the arts throughout the country.