Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 February 2017
287. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the total number of Irish applications made under the EU creative Europe framework per annum since its inception; the total number of successful applications; the total amount drawn down; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9464/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Creative Europe programme has two funding sub-programmes: the Culture sub-programme operated through the Arts Council, and the Media sub-programme operated through the Irish Film Board. Demand, particularly in the Culture sub-programme far outstrips the budget available. The overall success rate for applications from all countries is about 15%. Ireland’s own success rate is above the EU average.
In respect of the Creative Europe culture sub-programme the number of applications made by Irish organisations since 2014 is 116 (22 as lead coordinator applicants and 94 as partners). The total number of Irish successful applications is 21 (3 as lead coordinator applicants and 18 as partners). The overall success rate across the Culture sub-programme for all applicants is 15%. The Irish success rate is 18.9%. The amount awarded so far under the Creative Europe Culture sub-programme to Irish organisations is €1.56m.
In respect of the Creative Europe Media sub-programme, the number of applications made by Irish companies since 2014 is 179. The total number of Irish successful applications is 69. This represents a 38% success rate. The amount awarded so far under the Creative Europe Media sub-programme to Irish companies is €5.34m.
