Results 1-10 of 10 for diaspora speaker:Josepha Madigan

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Travel (8 Oct 2019)

Josepha Madigan: .... The new facility will provide a modern flagship 21st century platform for established and emerging Irish artists across a range of disciplines to reach New York and U.S audiences, including our large diaspora in the US . I received a further update on progress on the project from the Center's Executive Director on 4 October.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Museum Projects (8 May 2019)

Josepha Madigan: ...the Deputy refers, my Department provided funding of €10,000 in respect of anexhibition in 2018. The Deputy may also be aware that my colleague, Deputy Ciarán Cannon, Minister of State for Diaspora and International Development, previously announced funding of $100,000 to this museum in 2017. With regard to the second museum to which the Deputy refers my Department has...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Census of Population Publication (15 Jan 2019)

Josepha Madigan: ...after the Treaty was signed and three years after the Civil War. I understand that this is a historic collection of great value and interest for historians, researchers, the general public and the Diaspora. Census collection and census records are provided for in the Statistics Act 1993. Responsibility for this legislation falls under the aegis of the Department of the Taoiseach. Under...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Census of Population (6 Nov 2018)

Josepha Madigan: ...after the Treaty was signed and three years after the Civil War.  I understand that this is a historic collection of great value and interest for historians, researchers, the general public and Diaspora. Census collection and census records are provided for in the Statistics Act 1993. Responsibility for this legislation falls under the aegis of the Office of the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Centres (1 May 2018)

Josepha Madigan: ...of the redevelopment of the centre referred to in the question. It will provide a sustainable and modern flagship venue aimed at promoting Irish culture in a key global city, engaging our large diaspora in America and in turn further deepening the strong bilateral relationship with the US, which are key strategic priorities for Ireland. The most recent capital grant support for the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Digital Archiving (28 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: ...year, when a number of our National Cultural Institutions made a wealth of material available online for the first time. Digitisation also provides a very important channel to connect with our Diaspora – which is estimated to be up to 70 million people worldwide – and in turn encourages cultural tourism. We have already seen the transformative effect of making some of our...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (31 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: ...of the redevelopment of the Irish Arts Centre in New York. It will provide a sustainable and modern flagship venue aimed at promoting Irish culture in a key global city, engaging our large diaspora in America and in turn further deepening the strong bilateral relationship with the US, which are key strategic priorities for Ireland. To-date, the Government has announced grant funding...

Seanad: Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture: Statements (24 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: ..."come in". The Galwegians will welcome visitors to the region just as they did when many towns played host to people during the Special Olympics. The Senator mentioned the plans to reach out to the diaspora. They can enjoy the virtual European capital of culture. The Senator mentioned the Circle of Life Commemorative Garden, which was established by the parents of Éamonn Goggin....

Priority Questions: Departmental Expenditure (23 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: ...and regional broadcast media, which optimised the Creative Ireland programme online presence via two bespoke websites and associated social media content. It also was about building awareness of the programme among the Irish diaspora in the United States. In addition, the opportunity was taken in the initial year of the programme to engage and collaborate with several key cultural...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (14 Dec 2017)

Josepha Madigan: ...€861 10th Anniversary of Culture Ireland Maxwell Photo €103 Dublin launch of Venice Artist Biennale 2015 Maxwell Photography €637 Moore Street – meeting with Lord Mayor and traders Maxwell Photography €362 Photography for WhoDoesWhat Website Maxwell Photography €327 Annual Famine Commemoration and related events Paul Faith...