Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 May 2020
1331. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the estimated cost of restoring Foras na Gaeilge funding to pre-2007 levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4939/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe annual budget for Foras na Gaeilge is subject to approval by the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC), given its status as an agency of An Foras Teanga, a North South Implementation Body. Foras na Gaeilge is co-funded on the basis of 75% from my Department and 25% from the Department for Communities in Northern Ireland. My Department also provides additional ring-fenced funding for Foras na Gaeilge in relation to the operations of Clár na Leabhar Gaeilge and the Colmcille programme.
An indicative provision of €13.383m has been provided within my Department’s Vote for An Foras Teanga in 2020, an increase from €13.323m in 2019.
Prior to the NSMC’s return in 2007, Foras na Gaeilge’s allocation from the Department at the time was €15.135m.
