Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Question 629: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if grants are available to agricultural shows to assist with the costs of putting them on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24357/05]

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

My Department does not administer any grant schemes to assist with the running costs of agricultural shows. However Fáilte Ireland, under its festivals and cultural events initiative, has provided funding this year to the national ploughing championships and world ploughing contest.