Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 February 2017
200. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if, under pillar 5, she will consider reinstating the board of Culture Ireland and recruiting a new external director when the current director leaves; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7710/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraCulture Ireland was established in 2005 under my Department to promote Irish arts abroad. Following a review in 2012, the Government committed to maintaining Culture Ireland as a division of my Department and to expanding its remit to work on a cross agency basis to ensure maximum impact from investment in Irish arts. An Expert Advisory Committee was established to guide and oversee this work and I am satisfied that this arrangement is working well. Culture Ireland has played an important role in building Ireland’s global reputation through the promotion of Irish artists worldwide and will play a pivotal role in the Creative Ireland Programme.
