Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Senator Comiskey and acknowledge his interest in this important matter. The cultural policy being developed by the Minister, Deputy Heather Humphreys, and her Department is Ireland's first ever such policy and will provide an opportunity for the viewpoints of everyone involved in cultural life to be heard, co-ordinated and structured into the national strategy. I will ensure that the Senator's comments are delivered to the Minister. Many groups around the country, in particular amateur dramatics groups, will benefit from the increase in departmental funding that was delivered in the Government's recent budget.