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

I am satisfied that Galway 2020 is progressing well with developing an imaginative and effective European Capital of Culture programme and look forward to a successful and impactful year that will serve to highlight further the vibrant and diverse cultural offering both in Galway and in Ireland as a whole. I believe we will deliver that with the finances available. The total project investment for 2020 is €37.9 million. Turning to sponsorship in general, Ms Patricia Philbin, the former chief executive officer, CEO, of Galway County Council, is very enthusiastic and confident that the total target of €7 million will be achieved. The total received in sponsorship was €133,477 as of 31 December. There is still a ways to go but we are confident it will be achieved. Other funding is available, as Deputy Ó Snodaigh mentioned. Galway City Council is providing €3.9 million, Galway County Council is providing €2 million, the Government is providing €15 million and there is also EU funding of about €1.5 million. The sponsorship mentioned by Deputy Snodaigh has that target of €7 million. Other local and regional authorities are providing €900,000 and there will also be other non-direct funding of €9.7 million.

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