Josepha Madigan (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I confirm that the increase in funding comprises €21 million in capital expenditure, an increase of 39% on 2018 funding and €15 million in current expenditure, which is a 6% increase.

Deputy Lowry mentioned heritage in Tipperary. He might wish to note that the Heritage Council, which is under the aegis of my Department, supports a wide range of heritage projects throughout the country through its annual grants programme. In 2017 County Tipperary received significant moneys under the structures at risk fund and the built heritage investment scheme. The Corner House in McDonagh Square received €17,000. The Thatch in Cloneen, Clonmel received €15,000 and under the structures at risk fund in 2017 a total of €17,000 was provided. The structures at risk fund for 2018 was €32,000. Some of the grants from that fund went to the Black Castle in Templemore, St. Cronan's Church in Church Street, Roscrea and Ardfinnan Castle in Clonmel.

We have an all-party committee working on commemorative events. We are moving into a very sensitive period and we must make sure that we are inclusive and respectful of all views in order that we can properly and adequately commemorate the events that are coming up in a respectful way. I am very mindful of that.

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