Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 June 2024
330. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education to indicate the level of involvement of the school in the design of a new school build (details supplied); if it will be eligible for the per cent for art scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25339/24]
View answerThe project brief for the school referred to by the Deputy is currently being finalised by my Department and it is our intention to progress the project into architectural planning as soon as possible.
School Authorities are typically involved from the early stage of a major project, as part of the assessment team at Design Team tender and appointment stage, and are encouraged to engage with the Design Team from Stage 1, right through the design process.
School Authorities are present at each of the major stakeholder meetings held during the early stages of the project progression, in conjunction with the design team and Department officials.
The Per Cent for Art scheme is a government initiative, whereby 1% of the cost of any publicly funded capital, infrastructural and building development can be allocated to the commissioning of a work of art. The scheme allows people to enjoy and benefit from contemporary art and artists in everyday settings. The Per Cent for Arts Scheme is an important source of Government funding for the arts and enable artists to imagine and create new and ambitious work across all art forms and arts practice areas.? Public Art commissioned through the Per Cent for Arts Scheme can be any art form and exist in many different contexts.
My Department recognises the importance the opportunity the scheme provides for collaboration between an artist and a local school community. All schools with large scale building projects are eligible for the Per Cent for Art Scheme and are provided with information in relation to same.
