Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy.

I wish to use this opportunity to clarify a point for Deputy Smyth. With regard to Creative Ireland, some funding was set aside to support various high profile and high impact events and initiatives. These were co-curated with key cultural partners and existing prestigious events to communicate and showcase the objectives of the Creative Ireland programme and to encourage increased engagement in creative pursuits across the State. Partnerships were entered into with a good number of events and festivals such as the Baboró international arts festival in Galway, which focuses on children; the Other Voices concert in Belfast; Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Ennis; the Dublin Theatre Festival; the Kinsale Sharks Festival and the National Ploughing Championships.

These are national events and we benefit from our partnerships with them.

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