Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 November 2015
221. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the degree to which she continues to liaise with local voluntary groups throughout County Kildare and countrywide, in respect of various grant-aid available for local productions involved in the promotion of the arts through community effort; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39951/15]
Amharc ar fhreagra228. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she expects to be in a position to provide funding directly, through the local authorities or through the Arts Council, to the various voluntary groups or bodies involved in various cultural and artistic productions, such as drama and music productions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39958/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 221 and 228 together.
Primary responsibility for the promotion and support 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, and specifically in its funding decisions.
