Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 100: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if his attention has been drawn to the increased demand for facilities such as theatres, community halls and other such premises to facilitate the increased demand arising from the high level of activity amongst musical, drama and arts groups throughout County Kildare with particular reference to their need for permanent premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20537/05]

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 102: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will give consideration to proposals for facilities such a theatres, community centres or other facilities to facilitate those involved in the promotion of the arts in its various forms having particular regard to the number of drama, arts and musical societies involved in productions throughout County Kildare; if he has received communication in this regard from the various groups involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20539/05]

John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 100 and 102 together.

My Department's ACCESS scheme has, since 2001, provided funding of €45.7 million for the development of facilities around the country, including museums, theatres, and multi-purpose arts centres. My Department is currently examining a successor to ACCESS, and I hope to make a decision in that regard in due course. Applications for any such successor scheme would be invited by public advertisement.