Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 October 2020
59. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 16 of 22 July 2020, the status of the performance delivery agreement with Galway 2020; if the Irish language officer has been reinstated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27092/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has in place a Performance Delivery Agreement with Galway 2020 which addresses the respective roles and responsibilities of the Department and the Company in the management of the Government commitment to Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture and the terms and conditions attached to the drawdown of funding. The Performance Delivery Agreement was signed on 6 November 2018 and covers the period to 1 July 2021.
With regard to the Irish language officer, it is my understanding that Galway 2020 does not plan to reappoint an Irish Language Officer at this time but will consider engaging Irish language services, as required. I am pleased to advise, however, that the Irish language features prominently in the revised cultural programme that I approved in July, with 7 of the 28 projects either solely in Irish or fully bilingual.
