Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I know and I accept that. With regard to cultural institutions the Minister stated in his presentation: "But noting that these are mainly in Dublin, it is also hugely important to me that we support investment in both the physical infrastructure cultural and arts venues in regional locations ...". This is refreshing and I support it. My two children are involved in acting and drama at the Musical Theatre Academy in Nenagh and the Nenagh Youth Academy. One does dance and choreography and the other directs acting. As Deputy Byrne alluded to earlier, he is taking after his father, who he found out was involved in that as a young man as well. What the Minister said in his opening statement combined with what he said about regional locations as potential capital, as basically sports capital for arts venues, would be very welcome. I am not excluding Dublin, by the way: I am just saying in general. What are the timelines as regards the potential application process for arts groups that are doing drama or dance or whatever? I am also thinking about the various small regional groups. I recall the former Minister, Healther Humphreys, put a call out in relation to halls, which was very successful. Is the Minister thinking of doing something similar for arts venues?