Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 December 2004
161 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the Government Department or Minister likely to have provided funds from the Vote for his Department, directly or through the Arts Council or other agencies, to musical or other festivals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32828/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn 2004 no financial support has been provided by my Department to music or other festivals.
Funding provided by the Arts Council to such festivals is a matter for the Arts Council and one in which I have no responsibility. My Department's role is confined to the overall funding of the Arts Council, which decides how funds made available by my Department are disbursed.
Fáilte Ireland, as part of its remit, engages in the allocation of funding to such events through its festivals and cultural events initiative. For further details on the festivals and cultural events initiative the Deputy should contact Fáilte Ireland directly.
