Michael McCarthy (Cork South West, Labour)
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Question 209: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport his arts strategy for the next year; the timeline for its implementation; the steps he is taking to ensure that funding in his Department is being ring-fenced to support various art projects and groups of both a national and local nature; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12306/11]

Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael)
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Primary responsibility for the promotion of the arts at all levels throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. The Council is funded by my Department and is independent in its day to day operations, including funding decisions. The total allocation to the Arts Council for 2011 is €65.16m. In the context of the 2012 Estimates I will endeavour to maximise continuing Government support for the arts.