Arts Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2015

Tuesday, 22 September 2015

Ceisteanna (1695)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy

Ceist:

1695. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the Access 11 funding granted for Tullamore Arts Centre in 2007 is still available to the project; if a commitment to increase this sum was given to Tullamore Arts Centre or Offaly County Council in recent months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31447/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

In 2007, a capital grant of €2 million was approved in principle for Tullamore Arts Centre. My Department continues to maintain contact with Offaly County Council in relation to this project, having regard to the conditions of the approval.