Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 July 2011
26 Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his views on the recent report from the Western Development Commission which highlighted the potential for a doubling of the workforce employed in the arts and culture sectors over the next ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21812/11]
Amharc ar fhreagra32 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his views on the Western Development Commission report published recently that highlighted the potential for a doubling of the workforce employed in the creative sector over the next ten years; his plans to ensure that potential is realised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21796/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 26 and 32 together.
I am aware that the report referred to by the Deputies was published in June by the Western Development Commission (WDC), as a follow-up to an earlier report, also published by the WDC, in 2009.
This latest report is an economic impact assessment that follows on from the original report, which contained a list of recommendations, and assesses the growth potential for the creative sector in Ireland's western region. The recommendations raised are a matter for a number of Government Departments and Agencies, and not just my Department. Clearly, the economic assessment will be of interest in the context of the allocation of scarce resources .
