Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2010
1474 Deputy Deirdre Clune asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding provided by his Department to local authorities in respect of spending on arts related projects in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32500/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has no specific grant scheme to provide funding to local authorities in respect of arts related projects. However, under the "Per Cent for Art Scheme" local authorities may utilise up to 1% of construction costs, in relation to capital construction projects, subject to a maximum of €64,000, for the purpose of carrying out art projects that would help to enhance the quality of the environment.
