Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 February 2017
191. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the details of the plans for setting up Creative Ireland; the person or body that will be making decisions in this regard; the details of the relationship between her Department and Creative Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7701/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra194. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if she will provide the terms of reference, structures and make-up of the planned Creative Ireland advisory committees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7704/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 191 and 194 together.
The Taoiseach and I launched the Creative Ireland Programme – Clár Éire Ildánach 2017 – 2022 on the 8 December 2016 as the Government's Legacy Programme for Ireland 2016 and as the main implementation vehicle for the priorities identified in Culture 2025/Éire Ildánach, the draft cultural policy which I published in July 2016.
While the programme will operate under the aegis of my Department it is important to note that this is a cross-Government initiative designed to mainstream culture and creativity in the life of the nation and to promote individual, community and national well-being. I have established a dedicated Project Office within my Department that will be responsible for the implementation of this programme. The programme will be overseen by a Cabinet Committee chaired by An Taoiseach and by a Senior Officials Group led by the Secretary General of the Department of An Taoiseach, comprising civil servants from each relevant Department.
There are no plans at present for setting up Creative Ireland Advisory committees.
