Arts Council

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 October 2021

Tuesday, 5 October 2021

Ceisteanna (53)

Sorca Clarke

Ceist:

53. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if a four month delay is typical in the case of an application by a centre (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47970/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media

Under Section 24 (2) of the Arts Act 2003, the Arts Council is independent in the distribution of the funding provided to it by the Exchequer through my Department. This means that I am precluded by law from interfering in the Council's funding decisions.