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

Philanthropy is always something to be welcomed. The Deputy mentioned Creative Schools and how schools can be involved. The Creative Schools pilot project is one of the flagship projects of Creative Youth and each participating school has access to creative associates, who are essential in embedding inspiration and sustainable creative practices in teaching and learning. They are a mixture of practising artists, arts practitioners and teachers with an understanding of creativity and its potential to transform the lives of children and young people.

There is also the creative funding that was mentioned in regard to County Kildare. A lot of cultural funding is going into Kildare this year, as it did last year, to help young people. There is also Cruinne na nÓg, which will be taking place this Saturday and in which the Deputy may be interested.

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