Brian Brennan (Wicklow-Wexford, Fine Gael)
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535. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment for a detailed breakdown of Arts Council of Ireland spending for 2023 and 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39471/25]

Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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Under the Arts Act 2003, the Arts Council has primary responsibility for the development of the arts in Ireland and Budget 2025 has provided record funding of €140 million for the Arts Council. The Arts Council is committed to increasing public engagement in the arts in Ireland and it provides financial support to a number of initiatives aimed at increasing public access, participation and engagement in the arts.

A breakdown of Arts Council spending in 2023 is set out in their Annual Report for that year, a copy of which can be found at the following link; .

I have asked the Arts Council to provide the Deputy with the information requested in relation to a detailed breakdown of Arts Council spending in 2024 directly. Please contact my private office if you do not hear from the Council within the next ten working days.