Paul Murphy (Dublin South West, Solidarity)
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344. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he is aware of the fact that a number of dance students have qualified for the upcoming dance world championships; and if grants will be made available to these students to help alleviate some of the financial burden which comes with travelling for such tournaments. [4704/25]

Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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Culture Ireland operates within the Department to support professional Irish artists in presenting and promoting their work to audiences around the world. In that context, Culture Ireland provides support to professional dancers and dance companies for the international presentation of their work.

The Department provides funding to professional Irish artists to present work at key international venues and events within their field, with grants primarily assisting with travel and travel-related costs.

Events of a competitive nature are not eligible for Culture Ireland funding as supports are focused on assisting professional Irish artists to work on a global stage.