Arts Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 July 2013

Thursday, 18 July 2013

Ceisteanna (395)

Sandra McLellan

Ceist:

395. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the funding of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann and the funding he intends to provide for it during the next budgetary year, and in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36411/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

The current allocation to in 2013 is €1,591,250. The allocation to Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann in future years, in common with all other organisations and projects funded by my Department, will depend on the outcome of the annual Estimates process relating to those years.