Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 January 2016
510. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on correspondence, details supplied, from the Association of Artists' Representative Organisations concerning the restoration of State funding for the Arts, in particular to the Arts Council and the Irish Film Board in order to create more employment and stability in the creative industries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2868/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraFunding across the public service was severely impacted by the economic crisis, including the funding which the Government was able to provide to the Arts Council and the Irish Film Board.
With economic recovery, I have however, been able to provide some additional support to both organisations. The allocation to the Arts Council in 2016 is €60.1m, an increase of 6% over the past 2 years. The allocation to the Irish Film Board in 2016 at almost €14.5m shows an increase of 3.6% from last year.
My aim is to further enhance the supports for the arts and the Irish film industry as the economy continues to improve.
