Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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1851. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the funding options available to purchase equipment for a newly formed brass band; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54546/17]

Josepha Madigan (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael)
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The Music Capital Scheme allocates grants each year to groups and individuals for the purchase of musical instruments.  I am pleased to inform the Deputy that on Tuesday 9 January last, I launched the new Music Capital Scheme with an increased allocation of €245,000 for 2018.  Music Network manages the Scheme on behalf of my Department.  All details are available at www.musicnetwork.ie.