Niall Collins
Question:679. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to detail the supports available to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10119/26]
View answerTuesday, 10 February 2026
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Proposals for the development of new arts centres are a matter in the first instance for the local authority. County and city development plans are drawn up by local authorities in accordance with their functions under the Planning and Development Acts. Annual support, including programming and revenue supports, is provided to arts and culture centres by local authorities and the Arts Council.
My Department focuses on providing capital grant funding to assist development and to maintain these arts and cultural facilities but does not provide funding for the purchase of buildings.
In Budget 2026, the Department was allocated €6m for a new programme of capital funding for arts and culture organisations across the country, in line with the commitment in the Programme for Government. This will see much needed capital supports for communities, including funding essential equipment for organisations such as amateur drama groups and musical societies.
My Department is in the process of designing the specifications of the scheme, including the setting of eligibility criteria.