Dinny McGinley (Donegal South West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I assure the Deputy we will try to be as supportive as possible of the Heritage Council, which is a statutory body. Unfortunately, we have inherited a difficult situation. I am aware there has been a steady reduction since 2008 in the funding available. It is a reflection of the difficult economic and fiscal situation in which we find ourselves at present, as the Deputy will understand, and this will determine what is available. Whatever is available, we still recognise and acknowledge the importance of its work. I thank the Deputy for her constructive suggestions.

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