Written answers

Tuesday, 5 July 2011

Department of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Affairs

Commemorative Events

9:00 pm

Photo of Robert TroyRobert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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Question 389: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he has developed a programme of events to mark European City of Science 2012. [18788/11]

Photo of Jimmy DeenihanJimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael)
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Dublin's successful bid to host the EuroScience Open Forum (ESOF) conference in 2012, and the designation as Dublin City of Science for next year, represents an exceptional opportunity to showcase Dublin and Ireland as a centre not only of scientific research but of creative innovation and cutting-edge cultural achievement. The international acclaim for institutions such as the Science Gallery in Trinity College Dublin demonstrates Ireland's potential as a leader in the field of art, science and technology convergence. A range of players, including my Department and the Arts Council, have been coordinating with the organisers of the event, including the Government's Chief Scientific Adviser, the Royal Irish Academy and others, to develop plans for cultural events to tie in specifically with the week of the ESOF conference, and more generally through the year. A call for proposals for public engagement projects, including cultural projects, has just been completed by Dublin City of Science, and the relevant cultural projects to be selected as part of this scheme will also form an important part of the artistic and cultural programme to mark the year.

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