Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 42: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport the progress made to date regarding the Dublin Contemporary 2011 art event; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27245/10]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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Dublin Contemporary 2011 (DC2011) is a proposal to host an internationally recognised and acclaimed contemporary art exhibition/event in Dublin in 2011. The project can be described broadly as a major exhibition of leading and emerging Irish and international contemporary art at a number of landmark venues in Dublin city centre, over a period of 8 weeks from September 6th 2011. The project aims to deliver a vibrant international arts' event, which will showcase excellence in Irish and international contemporary art and will also provide an accessible and tourist friendly route through historical and contemporary Dublin, encouraging tourists and residents alike to engage with galleries, museums and cultural spaces. The official launch of DC2011 is scheduled to take place on 1st of July next.