Martin Ferris (Kerry North-West Limerick, Sinn Fein)
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Question 39: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his proposals to support community-based art projects throughout the State. [16488/11]

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 allocation to the Arts Council for 2011 is €65.127m.