Update: 1916 Local Memorials – Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

DAIL QUESTION

To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if funding will be available for the provision of 1916 memorials in local communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

*    For WRITTEN answer on Wednesday, 12th November, 2014.

Ref No:   43402/14     Proof:   197

I can confirm to the Deputy that I secured an amount of €4 million in the Budget for 2015 to allow for the roll out of an integrated plan focused on the 2016 Commemorations.  

This €4 million allocation will help support a wide range of activities and events by interested groups, including local community groups and the arts and education sectors. I am, of course, keen to encourage and facilitate the involvement of ‘ground-up’ initiatives to ensure local communities can put their own shape on the commemorations as we move towards 2016.