Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 July 2017
341. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the supports and resources available for a docklands heritage centre; if her officials are examining and progressing such a proposal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32136/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department operates a scheme of grants for investment in arts and cultural centres around the country. I recently announced details of grants of over €9 million in capital funding under the scheme. This scheme targets investment at a range of different facilities, including arts centres, theatres, galleries and museums, as well as artists’ studios and creative spaces. I also opened a further element of funding under this Scheme, which closed for applications on 16 June. It provided for smaller capital grants of up to €20,000 to not-for-profit organisations with a defined arts and cultural remit.
The scheme was considerably over-subscribed but I do intend to open it again in the near future. It is open to any organisation to put forward eligible projects for support under the scheme. My Department is in receipt of correspondence from an organisation with respect to the possible provision of a docklands heritage centre and will be advising the group of the possibility of making future applications under the scheme.
