Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 March 2012
317 Deputy Nicky McFadden asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if funding is available from the arts unit in 2012 to fund a development (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13600/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department's arts capital allocation for 2012 is already earmarked for projects that were approved for funding some time ago and there is currently a waiting list of projects for funding in 2013 and future years. I will, however, ask my Department to look at the project referred to by the Deputy, taking account of the overall situation in relation to resources.
318 Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will outline in tabular form the supports and grants administered by him that the volunteer producers of a cultural publication (details supplied) may avail of. [13990/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere are no supports or grants available from my Department which would assist in the publication to which the Deputy refers. Primary responsibility for the promotion of the arts at all levels throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. The Council is funded by my Department and is independent in its funding decisions.
