Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 April 2022
601. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her plans to review the entry fees to cultural institutions and events for persons with a disability and their carers as in the case of a person (details supplied). [20740/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn the National Cultural Institutions, access to the National Collections remains free of charge for all visitors. Occasional additional exhibitions of a temporary of special nature require a fee to cover the costs of preparation and presentation. The application of charges in these cases is a matter for the Board and management of the relevant National Cultural Institution.
In the wider context, the great majority of cultural venues and events operate on a commercial basis and are independently managed. Decisions in relation to charges are a matter for the management and operators of the venues and events in question.
