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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (31 Jan 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 389 and 411 together. In 2016, once off funding of approximately €49 million was allocated to the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme under my Department’s Arts Division; approximately €18 million in current funding and €31 million in capital. This capital funded once off projects including the new visitor centre at the GPO, Richmond...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (7 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 387 and 409 together. In 2016, once off funding of approximately €49 million was allocated to the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme under my Department’s Arts Division ; approximately €18 million in current funding and €31 million in capital. This capital funded once off projects including the new visitor centre at the GPO, Richmond...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I am glad to report, as stated earlier, that I have retained the majority of the €18 million current funding which was provided for the 2016 Commemorations for reallocation to arts and cultural purposes within my Department’s vote. It will therefore become part of the baseline for the Arts division of the Department, meaning it will be available for future years. The Deputy may...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (26 Jul 2017)

Heather Humphreys: ...publications are available on the website of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and on the website of the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General. The 2017 allocation to the Arts, Culture and Film Division of my Department is €158.261m. Most of this is allocated to the agencies under the aegis of the Department, including the Arts Council and Film Board,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (8 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The Government appreciates the importance of the cultural and creative industries to Ireland. The Arts Council is the main mechanism through which the Government directs funding to the arts and to artists. The Council provides significant support to individual artists through bursaries as well as individual grants. It also funds means-tested payments to members of Aosdána. The Arts...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Under the Arts Act 2003, primary responsibility for the promotion and support of the arts throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council.  In this regard, I secured significant additional funding for the Arts Council as part of Budget 2017, amounting to an increase of €5m or 8%.  This will assist the Council in implementing its ten-year strategy Making Great Art...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts and Culture Capital Scheme (27 Sep 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I am aware of the issue regarding the provision of affordable studio space, particularly as a result of the changing property market. My Department has had discussions with the Arts Council, Dublin City Council and the OPW to consider some possible short-term and longer-term approaches to the issue, both in relation to specific issues in Dublin and to wider national approaches. So far this...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (8 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Expenditure on the arts in Ireland comes from multiple sources, both public and private. I understand that the CSO does not produce national statistics that capture the totality of this expenditure as a percentage of GDP. My Department’s expenditure on the arts is, in the main, directed through the Arts Council. That expenditure is published annually in the Revised Estimates Volumes...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (23 Feb 2017)

Heather Humphreys: My Department and the bodies under its aegis operate a wide range of funding schemes in the areas of arts, culture and heritage. Details of these schemes are made available on my Department's website and the individual website of the bodies concerned. For the Deputy's convenience a summary of the various funding areas and the links to detailed information in respect of funding is set out in...

Other Questions: Arts Funding (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: ...comment was made but I am sure she, like other organisations, will welcome the increase. I have been very clear that as the economy continues to improve I wish to see more money invested in the arts. I have achieved that since 2014. Every year has seen an increase in investment in the arts. It is my view that 2016 has been a wonderful year. I repeat that €18 million is going...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Arts Funding (2 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: ...the 2017 budget, which was an increase from €60 million to €65 million. This was only possible due to the improved economy. As the economy improves, I want to see more money invested in the arts and I will continue to make the case for that. To be clear, I absolutely recognise the major work done by and the importance of Aosdána. It is a matter for the Arts Council....

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Earlier this year, I launched a new €9m investment scheme for arts and cultural centres to run over the next three years, focused on securing and enhancing our arts and culture infrastructure. The scheme will target investment at a range of different facilities, including arts centres, theatres, galleries and museums, as well as artists’ studios and creative spaces. The...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council Membership (31 Jan 2017)

Heather Humphreys: ...to the Council to fill existing vacancies. They are: - Damien Downes - Loughlin Deegan - Paddy Glackin - Martina Moloney - Pádraig Ó Duinnín - Helen Shaw In line with the provisions of the Arts Act 2003 board members are required to have a special interest or knowledge in relation to the arts or matters connected with the functions of the Minister or the Council under the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (19 Jul 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I assume that the Deputy is referring to investment in arts culture. In this regard, the Programme for a Partnership Governmentcontains a very important commitment to work to progressively increase funding to the arts, including the Arts Council and the Irish Film Board, as the economy continues to improve. I can assure the Deputy that I will be engaging with my colleagues in Government and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (21 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The 2017 Revised Estimates for Public Services was published in December by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and are available on that Department’s website at . As is shown in the published figures, the 2017 allocation to Arts, Culture and Film is €158.261m and most of this is allocated to the agencies under the aegis of the Department. Details of the expenditure...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Plan (12 Nov 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The Government appreciates the importance of the cultural and creative industries to Ireland, including the music industry. My Department provides significant support for the arts and film through its funding of the Arts Council and the Film Board while my Department provides capital supports for the development of arts and cultural infrastructure. Other financial and policy supports are also...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (16 Oct 2014)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions No. 239 and 240 together. Primary responsibility for the promotion and support of the arts at all levels throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. The Council is funded by my Department and is statutorily independent in its day-to-day operations and specifically in its funding decisions. In 2014, the Arts Council will receive an allocation of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (16 Sep 2016)

Heather Humphreys: My Department’s Culture Ireland grant funding scheme is designed to support the presentation and promotion of Irish arts internationally. The scheme is currently operated on the basis of three grant rounds per year. Applications are considered in relation to all forms of the arts as defined in the Arts Act 2003. The following basic eligibility requirements apply: 1. Applicant must...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (7 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: ...the importance of the cultural and creative industries to Ireland, including the music industry and a range of initiatives are in place to support music and musical education. Under the Arts Act 2003, primary responsibility for the promotion and support of the arts, including music, throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. I am pleased that I secured significant additional...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Earlier this year, I announced a new €9 million investment scheme for arts and cultural centres to run over the next three years, focused on securing and enhancing our arts and culture infrastructure. The scheme will target investment at a range of different facilities, including arts centres, theatres, galleries and museums, as well as artis ts’ studios and creative spaces....