Departmental Schemes

Thursday, 18 June 2026

Questions (296)

Michael Cahill

Question:

296. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if grant schemes or funding supports are available to assist businesses, community groups or local organisations who wish to develop visual art murals that promote local heritage, tourism, amenities and community identity; if particular supports exist for projects highlighting local attractions such as greenways, natural amenities and cultural heritage; the application process and eligibility criteria for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46569/26]

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Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport

The Creative Ireland Programme is an all of government initiative in my department set up 8 years ago with the ambition to transform our lives, society and economy by increasing the connection to our collective creativity.

Within the Creative Ireland Programme, Creative Communities is a partnership between my Department and Ireland’s 31 local authorities, supported by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport, and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

Each local authority has a locally developed Culture and Creativity Strategy 2023-2027 and receives funding to deliver local strategic priorities that deliver on the principles and values of Creative Communities, including broadening access to and participation in, cultural and creative activities locally. This can include the delivery of a mural programme at local level.

Each local authority has the autonomy to use their Creative Ireland funding in line with the priorities of their Culture and Creativity Strategy. Individuals and organisations should liaise directly with their local authority around application processes.