Liam Twomey (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 29: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans to fund projects that look at inter-county cultural events, with countries with which Ireland does not have an established cultural connection (details supplied). [16449/11]

Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael)
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The promotion of Irish arts worldwide is the responsibility of Culture Ireland, which operates as a constituent Division of my Department. The core programmes include a Quarterly Funding Schemewhich supports and enables emerging and established Irish artists and companies to present events or projects abroad. This scheme can be accessed by Irish artists and companies and also international venues and festivals. Applications should be submitted via Culture Ireland's web-based application process, which provides information on the criteria for eligibility and assessment and affords the appropriate channel for all applicants to put their case for funding, with each application assessed on its merits. Identification of geographic priorities is given ongoing consideration, taking account of the resources available and the Government's overall priorities for promoting Ireland abroad. Culture Ireland is addressing major developing markets, including China, India, Russia and Brazil in this context.