Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 February 2025
115. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the proportion of An Chomhairle Ealaíon funding awarded to Irish language projects in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3611/25]
View answerIn 2024, An Chomhairle Ealaíon awarded €2,226,481 to Irish language projects. The Arts Council also funds other organisations which would have supported Irish language projects in 2024, for example Axis Ballymun, The Irish Writers Centre and Earagail Arts Festival to name but a few.
I would also like to note that Ealaín na Gaeltachta Teo. is a joint venture between Údarás na Gaeltachta and the Arts Council which promotes the development of the contemporary and the traditional arts in the Gaeltacht. Ealaín na Gaeltachta provides services and grant schemes that support the development of arts organisations and individual artists. They also support training and mentoring support, as well as supporting initiatives that help build the capacity of and infrastructure for the arts in the Gaeltacht. Further information on Ealaín na Gaeltachta can be found at https://ealain.ie/en/.
