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NAMA Portfolio (11 May 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport if he has given any consideration yet to a commitment in the Programme for Government to identify buildings in National Asset Management Agency which could be used as suitable local arts and culture facilities. [10709/11]

NAMA Portfolio (11 May 2011)

Jimmy Deenihan: When I was on the benches opposite, where Deputy Troy is now, I mentioned a few signature buildings in this city that might be suitable for this purpose so I hope to pursue what I spoke about now that I am in my present position. If the taxpayer were to see buildings that had been in NAMA being used for cultural purposes, by young people in particular, that would be a very welcome development.

NAMA Portfolio (11 May 2011)

Robert Troy: I welcome the work the Minister has done in this regard by contacting NAMA. It is a very worthwhile venture. The Minister touched on this issue in his previous answer when he spoke of providing facilities for young people and trying to involve the younger generation in the arts and in the creation of art and culture. I welcome that he has made progress on this. When he has more...

NAMA Portfolio (11 May 2011)

Robert Troy: Some community groups will have a particular interest in a NAMA building. Has the Minister put in place a process for how these can make an application to take ownership of such a building? If so, will the Minister advise the House of this process? Is there potential to get an economic return for NAMA with buildings in the case of aspiring artists who are finding it difficult to get venues...