Dinny McGinley (Donegal South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 39: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will report on the level of funding allocated to the Arts Council for 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20199/05]

John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Fianna Fail)
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My Department's allocation to the Arts Council in 2005 totalled €61milion, an increase of 11.9% on the 2004 figure. This builds on the increase of over 23.5% provided in 2004 over 2003, and demonstrates in the most tangible way possible the seriousness of the Government's commitment to the arts.