Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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134. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the consideration that has been given to the inclusion of the RTÉ concert orchestra and RTÉ national symphony orchestra within the ambit of the Creative Ireland programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51419/17]

Joe McHugh (Donegal, Fine Gael)
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My colleague the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment has the statutory remit for broadcasting including RTÉ. My Department has no role in relation to RTÉ. In relation to the Creative Ireland Programme, it should be noted that this is not a funding programme, and it is not in a position to replace existing funding structures.