Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 24: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the main policy objectives for the promotion of the arts in 2010 regarding the ongoing need for strategic expenditure that has traditionally yielded a high return on investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47429/09]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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My policy on the arts is to promote and strengthen the arts in all its forms, increase access to and participation in the arts, and make the arts an integral and valued part of our national life. For 2010, I have secured €167m for the arts, culture and film sectors, a 6% adjustment on 2010. Responsibility for the promotion of the arts at all levels throughout the country is primarily devolved to the Arts Council.