Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 June 2022
219. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the progress that has taken place on the creation of a new National Town of Culture competition; the consideration given thus far to the idea including details on any meetings or consultations that have taken place on the matter since June 2020; and when a decision will be taken on the idea. [32171/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn the past eight years, Ireland has delivered two successful Capitals of Culture in two different sets of circumstances – Limerick 2014 inaugural Irish City of Culture and Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture during an international public health crisis.
At present, my Department is considering the outcomes from Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture, as set out in the independent evaluation of the project published at the end of last year, while also supporting Galway to develop an impactful and long-term legacy framework arising from its Capital of Culture designation. The learnings from these processes will inform consideration of the creation of a new National Town of Culture competition.
