Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 May 2026
571. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he recognises the role of the proposed AgoraEU programme in supporting culture and independent media; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37754/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has been closely engaged with negotiations on the proposal for a Regulation establishing the AgoraEU programme 2028-2034., which would serve as the successor to the current Creative Europe programme as well as for the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) funding programme. AgoraEU would represent the primary vehicle for EU investment in culture and play an important role in supporting independent media.
As part of this process, DCCS has considered the potential impact of the proposed programme on relevant Irish stakeholders, in particular across the culture and media sectors as well as engaging on an ongoing basis with relevant government Departments, state agencies and with the sectors impacted, including via the Creative Europe Desks Ireland, national representative bodies, and European stakeholder networks.
At its most recent meeting on 12th May 2026, the Education, Youth, Culture and Sport (EYCS) Council agreed a partial general approach (PGA) on the proposed Regulation. This PGA will be the basis for all future negotiations by the Council on AgoraEU.
