I propose to take Questions Nos. 388 to 390, inclusive, together.
The following table details the capital funding provided by my Department to arts facilities in County Mayo for the period 2008 to 2011. No funding has been provided to date in 2012.
Table: Capital Funding to Arts Projects in Co Mayo
Project
|
2008
|
2009
|
2010
|
2011
|
Kiltimagh Town Hall Theatre
|
€261,810
|
€27,567
|
0
|
0
|
Linenhall Arts Centre
|
€28,017
|
€21,983
|
0
|
0
|
Ballina Arts Centre
|
0
|
€300,000
|
€807,514
|
€357,896
|
Knock Shrine Museum
|
0
|
0
|
€1,380
|
0
|
Michael Davitt Museum
|
0
|
0
|
€17,191
|
0
|
As the Deputy will be aware, however, 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 statutorily independent in its day-to-day operations, including funding decisions. The allocation to the Arts Council for 2012 is €63.241 million. Details of all funding provided by the Arts Council to arts practitioners, arts groups and venues are available on the Council's website at www.artscouncil.ie.