Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Question 338: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the level of funding available under the festivals and cultural events fund for 2005; the persons and organisations who have benefited to date from the fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23743/05]

John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context

My Department does not provide direct funding for festivals and cultural events. The festival and cultural events initiative, a scheme set up some years ago to expand regional tourism through festivals and cultural events by both assisting with the marketing activities of existing festivals as well as promoting new events, is administered by Fáilte Ireland. Information about the funding available under the scheme, including the specific events supported by Fáilte Ireland — which is a day-to-day operational matter for that body — is available on Fáilte Ireland`s website www.failteireland.ie.