Deirdre Clune (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 792: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if his attention has been drawn to the impending closure of a cinema (details supplied) in County Cork; the steps he will take to prevent this closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39253/09]

Deirdre Clune (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 793: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the amount a cinema (details supplied) in County Cork has received in grants and funding from his Department and the Arts Council since it was established; if steps will be taken to prevent the State's investment being wasted in view of the plans to close the cinema; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39254/09]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 792 and 793 together.

In 1997, the venue referred to by the Deputy received capital funding of IR£100,000 (€127,000) from the Department of Arts, Heritage Gaeltacht & the Islands under a scheme called the Cultural Development Incentive Scheme.

I understand that in 2003/2004, under a scheme operated by the Cultural Cinema Consortium, a capital grant of €750,000 was awarded for the expansion of the cinema. The manager of the Cinema decided ultimately not to avail of this grant.

Exchequer funding is not provided for current day-to-day operation of the cinema, either through my Department or agencies under its remit.