Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of applications made under the percent for arts scheme from each local authority or the National Roads Authority in each of the past five years, together with the details of the schemes approved or refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11577/13]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The commissioning of artistic features on road projects under the Per Cent for Art scheme is a matter for the local authority concerned. The National Roads Authority does not commission such works. The overall responsibility for the Per Cent for Art scheme rests with the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.

In relation to regional and local roads, there were two applications for funding under the Percent for Art Scheme as outlined below:

- Kildare County Council – Naas Southern Ring Road

- Kilkenny County Council – Graiguenmanagh Relief Road

Both of these applications were refused as these projects were EU funded and the European Commission indicated in July, 1997 that the Percent for Art Scheme should not apply to EU Co- Financed projects.

Peter Mathews (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for assisting a choir (details supplied) in respect of an international festival in Dublin 18; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11704/13]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The issue raised is a matter for Dublin Bus and Fáilte Ireland and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to both for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.