Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 20 September 2017
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs
Heritage Council: Chairperson Designate
1:30 pm
Fintan Warfield (Sinn Fein)
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Money has not been mentioned a great deal but the state and the quality of our built and natural heritage is obviously a great economic asset. It is marketed by Fáilte Ireland and is of great value to the diaspora. We are managing the heritage of millions of people around the world. The budget is coming up. Mr. Parsons mentioned that he advises government. Are there expectations on the part of the Heritage Council for this budget given that it has been reduced from €20 million to €6 million?