Ryan O'Meara (Tipperary North, Fianna Fail)
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131. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will review a proposal and request that the Arts Council to engage with a group (details supplied) that wish to host an international competition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39989/25]

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.

I have asked the Arts Council to examine the proposal and respond directly to the Deputy in this regard. Please contact my private office if you do not hear from the Council within the next ten working days.