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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (31 May 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Under the Arts Act 2003, primary responsibility for the promotion of the arts at all levels throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. The Arts Council is the main channel of the State's current expenditure on the arts and will receive over €60 million in 2016. The Arts Council’s ten-year strategy Making Great Art Work (2016-2025) set outs how it will lead the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts in Education Charter (31 May 2016)

Heather Humphreys: While the provision for arts in the education system is primarily a matter for the Department of Education and Skills, I am firmly committed to continuing the work of the ongoing partnership between that Department, my own Department and the Arts Council, in line with the Arts in Education Charter. In this regard, I am pleased that the Programme for a Partnership Governmentcommits to the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (24 Sep 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 236, 238, 239 and 243 together. The Government's policy on the arts is to promote and strengthen the arts in all its forms, to increase access to and participation in the arts, and to make the arts an integral and valued part of our national life. Primary responsibility for the promotion and support of the arts at all levels throughout the country is devolved...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (9 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Under the Arts Act 2003, primary responsibility for the promotion of the arts at all levels throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. Last September, my Department completed and published a comprehensive review of the Arts Council’s activities and operation over the period 2009 to 2012. It was undertaken by my Department’s Evaluation Unit under the guidance of an...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts in Education Charter (1 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 39 and 66 together. While the provision for arts in the education system is primarily a matter for the Department of Education and Skills, I am firmly committed to continuing the work of the ongoing partnership between that Department, my own Department and the Arts Council, in line with the Arts in Education Charter. In this regard, I am pleased that the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council (22 Sep 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1689 and 1690 together. I welcome the Arts Council publication of its new strategy Making Great Art Workwhich sets out its plan for leading the development of the arts in Ireland over the next decade. The Government's policy on the arts is to promote and strengthen the arts in all its forms, to increase access to and participation in the arts and to make...

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

Heather Humphreys: The Programme for a Partnership Governmentcommits to the continued implementation of the Arts in Education Charterand my Department is working closely with the Department of Education and Skills and the Arts Council to deliver the objectives of the Charter. The work of the two Departments and the Arts Council in implementing the Charter is achieved largely through existing structures such as...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts in Education Charter (28 Feb 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 496 and 497 together. The Programme for a Partnership Government commits to the continued implementation of the Arts in Education Charter and my Department is working closely with the Department of Education and Skills and the Arts Council to deliver the objectives of the Charter. The work of the two Departments and the Arts Council in implementing...

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 of the arts at all levels throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council, which is independent in its decision-making in regard to the manner in which it disburses the State funding provided to it. In this regard, I was pleased to secure significant additional funding for the Arts Council as part of Budget 2017. The...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council Funding (28 Jun 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 358, 359 and 361 together. Primary responsibility for the support and promotion of the arts at all levels is devolved to the Arts Council. The Arts Council operates under the provisions of the Arts Act 2003, which provides, inter alia, that the Council is independent in the performance of its functions and in funding the arts. The Arts Council publishes...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Local Authority Funding (27 Sep 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Funding for the arts at all levels is primarily a matter for the Arts Council. In this regard, I secured significant additional funding for the Arts Council in Budget 2017.  The increase in the Arts Council's allocation in 2017 is €5 million, or 8%, and will assist the Council greatly in implementing its 10-year strategy Making Great Art Work (2016-2025). Based on this...

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

Heather Humphreys: Under the Arts Act 2003, primary responsibility for the promotion and support of the arts, including arts and disability, throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. The council is independent in both its funding and executive decisions. In 2013 the Arts Council published its arts and disability policy 2012 to 2016 to address issues of equity, access and participation for...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (2 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: In general, the Arts Council is the primary source of funding for the arts in Ireland. The Arts Council is statutorily independent in relation to the performance of its functions in funding of the arts. Full details of all its funding schemes are available on the Council's website at . I was pleased to secure significant additional funding for the Arts Council in Budget 2017.This will see an...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (5 Jul 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Under the Arts Act 2003, primary responsibility for the promotion of the arts at all levels throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. The Arts Council is the main channel of the State's current expenditure on the arts and will receive over €60 million in 2016. The Arts Council’s ten-year strategy Making Great Art Work(2016-2025) set outs how it will lead the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (16 Jul 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The Government's policy on the arts is to promote and strengthen the arts in all its forms, to increase access to and participation in the arts and to make the arts an integral and valued part of our national life. As Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, I am committed to securing the best possible funding for the Arts Council and the arts sector generally. I was very pleased, at...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (22 Jun 2016)

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. Most of my Department's arts and culture budget is allocated to the agencies under its remit. Within these allocations, the Arts Council is the primary State agency for funding the arts in Ireland. In 2016, I provided...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (31 May 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Under the Arts Act 2003, primary responsibility for the promotion of the arts at all levels throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. The Arts Council is the main channel of State current expenditure on the arts and will receive over €60 million in 2016. The Arts Council's strategy statement, Making Great Art Work, sets out the Arts Council plans to lead the development...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Arts in Education Charter (31 Jan 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. I know she has a particular interest in it. A Programme for a Partnership Government commits to the continued implementation of the arts in education charter and my Department is working closely with the Department of Education and Skills and the Arts Council to deliver the objectives of the charter. The work of the two Departments and the Arts...

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

Heather Humphreys: Primary responsibility for the promotion of the arts at all levels throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council as the national agency for funding, developing and promoting the arts in Ireland. This year, the Arts Council will receive a total allocation of €56.9 million. Although, the Arts Council is funded from my Department's Vote, it is statutorily independent in its...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (31 May 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Under the Arts Act 2003, primary responsibility for the promotion of the arts at all levels throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. The Arts Council is the main channel of the State's current expenditure on the arts and will receive over €60 million in 2016. The Arts Council’s ten-year strategy Making Great Art Work(2016-2025) set outs how it will lead the...