Capital funding for arts and cultural projects supported by my Department is primarily provided from the Cultural Development subhead, D5, of Vote 35 of the Revised Estimates Volume.
Under this subhead, capital grants have been awarded for the development of arts and cultural infrastructure throughout the country. Integrated arts centres, theatres, museums, galleries, arts studios and creative and performance spaces have received capital funding. The purchase of buildings is not considered as eligible expenditure under this subhead. A capital grant of €14,000 was provided in 2010 to the Complex Arts Space for stage lighting equipment.
Current funding for organisations such as Complex Arts Space is normally provided by the Arts Council, who are statutorily independent in making funding decisions.