Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 May 2008
109 Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if his Department has a policy or proposals for policy initiatives to increase business investment in the arts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17670/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn the Arts and Culture Plan 2008 the Department has indicated that it aims to undertake a programme to encourage philanthropic support of the arts, and the Arts Council, funded by the Department, has completed a position paper on the subject. This paper is currently under active internal discussion and once this has been completed it is intended to develop a more precise strategy in relation to encouraging philanthropic support of the arts.
