Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
2800. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of applications received from small scale local festivals and summer schools in relation to the recent allocation of €76,000; the number of those applications that were successful and not successful, retrospectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32738/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Small Scale Local Festivals and Summer Schools Scheme is designed to assist local cultural events which may not be eligible under funding criteria for larger scale events, such as those supported by Fáilte Ireland, the Arts Council and similar bodies. The closing date for applications was the 18th May 2018. Funding was allocated following a competitive applications process, with a maximum grant of €5,000 available per applicant.
71 applications were received on which 51 were deemed eligible for funding through the scheme based on the applications submitted. Of those 51, a grant was offered to 34 bodies.
Details of the awards under the Small Scale Local Festivals and Summer Schools Scheme 2018 were announced on 22nd June 2018 and may be found on my Department's website at www.chg.gov.ie/minister-madigan-announces-funding-for-small-scale-local-festivals-and-summer-schools/.
