Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 95: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the findings of the review by his Department of the operation of the Heritage Fund; the course of action envisaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18473/08]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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I refer the Deputy to my predecessor's reply to Parliamentary Question reference number 31505/07 on the 29th November, 2007, and Parliamentary Question reference number 10973/08 on the 13th March, 2008, which outlined the background to the Heritage Fund.

A very positive review of the governance and operation of the Heritage Fund, which is now virtually depleted, has been completed.

As the existing legislation does not allow for the replenishment of the Fund, new primary legislation will be necessary to enable a new Fund to be established. Preparatory work in relation to this legislation has been undertaken in the Department. I intend to progress this legislation in 2008.