Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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581. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will review correspondence (details supplied); the funding opportunities that may be open to this group to fund this trip; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19455/22]

Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party)
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The invitation of St. Mary's Brass & Reed Band to take part in the parade in New York in 2023 offer bands members a great opportunity to reach a wide US audiences over the St Patrick's Day period.

Through my Department, Culture Ireland provides grant funding for Irish professional artists to present their work worldwide in partnership with international partners. Unfortunately, I understand that Culture Ireland is unable to extend support for bands to travel to participate in parades given its focus on professional artists.

The Department of Foreign Affairs has however confirmed that its support to present St. Patrick's Day parades taking place overseas is available through its Emigrant Support Programme.