Marian Harkin (Sligo-Leitrim, Independent)
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Question 384: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he intends to put in place a further access programme for the construction or upgrading of cultural and heritage buildings during 2006. [14413/06]

John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Fianna Fail)
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In the near future I hope to make an announcement regarding a successor to my Department's ACCESS scheme. Under that scheme €45.7 million was allocated for the development of 44 arts and cultural facilities around the country. The provision of adequate facilities is a key element in making the arts something that everybody can enjoy and participate in. The increase in the availability of facilities, and the enhancement in their quality, has greatly increased access to and participation in the arts for a great many people.