Ann Phelan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Labour)
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Question 126: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his views on whether membership by Ireland, to date, of the International Centre for the study of preservation and restoration of cultural property is of benefit to the country in the promotion of skills and capacity in heritage promotion and preservation; if he supports the continuation of Ireland's membership of ICCROM; if our membership record is up to date for ICCROM membership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31033/12]

Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael)
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I am advised that the benefits of ICCROM membership extend well beyond my Department, with staff of the Office of Public Works and a range of regional and local authorities availing of the resources on offer.

Discussions are ongoing regarding the continuation of Ireland's membership of ICCROM and any decision in this regard will have to take account of the reduced availability of resources in the current economic climate and the many competing demands for such resources.