Mattie McGrath (Tipperary South, Independent)
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486. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if there are any supports available for students studying in performing arts/ musical theatre courses abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26825/13]

Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael)
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My Department does not provide grants to students or performing arts practitioners. Under the Arts Act 2003, the Arts Council has primary responsibility for the promotion of the arts at all levels throughout the State. As Minister, I cannot intervene in the Council’s funding decisions, as it is statutorily independent in the exercise of that function under the Arts Act 2003.