Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I dispute the Deputy's questioning of the Government's commitment to the national orchestras. As I said in my initial reply, the statutory remit of the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment includes broadcasting and RTÉ. I set out the position on the RTÉ orchestras. The Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht is very committed to culture. I agree with what the Deputy said about the importance of music, culture and everything like it. The Irish Chamber Orchestra receives annual funding of €916,000.

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