Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 May 2018
644. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the allocation to the Chester Beatty Library in capital and current spending in each of the years 2016 to 2018, in tabular from; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23116/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe allocation to the Chester Beatty library for both capital and current spending for each of the years 2016, 2017 and 2018 is as set out below:
|
Year |
Current |
Capital |
Total - Grant |
|
2016 |
€2,229,000.00 |
€175,000.00 |
€2,404,000 |
|
2017 |
€2,346,000.00 |
€175,000.00 |
€2,521,000 |
|
2018 |
€2,520,000.00 |
€175,000.00 |
€2,695,000 |
The Chester Beatty Library also received State additional funding in 2016 and 2017 for specific projects or initiatives which is as set out below:
|
Year |
Current |
Capital |
Total – Other funding |
|
2016 |
€9,500 |
- |
€9,500 |
|
2017 |
- |
€80,000 |
€80,000 |
The Chester Beatty Library continues to play a valuable role as a window on the artistic treasures of the great cultures and religions of the world.
