Visual Artist's Workspace Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 January 2015

Tuesday, 27 January 2015

Ceisteanna (619)

Gerry Adams

Ceist:

619. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her attention has been drawn to the visual artists' workspace scheme; if 83% of that scheme's funding has been allocated to the urban centres of Dublin, Galway and Cork; if her attention has been further drawn to the stated aim of the scheme, which is assisting artists' workspaces throughout the country; the level of support from this scheme received by groups in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3701/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

The Visual Artists' Workspace Scheme is administered by the Arts Council. The Arts Council operates under the provisions of the Arts Act 2003, which provides, inter alia, that the Council is independent in the performance of its functions in funding the Arts. As Minister, I cannot, therefore, review decisions of the Council in relation to such matters.