Dáil Éireann - Volume 433 - 07 July, 1993

Written Answers. - Donations of Works of Art.

Mr. J. O'Keeffe Mr. J. O'Keeffe

26. Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht the encouragement on offer to those who are willing to donate paintings or works of art to the nation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht (Mr. M. Higgins) Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht (Mr. M. Higgins)

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Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht (Mr. M. Higgins): I am happy to acknowledge the generosity of spirit that leads people to donate paintings and works of art to the nation. Such generous donations continue to be made, despite the fact that there are at present no specific inducements to encourage [1466] donations. I am in principle in favour of the introduction of such inducements and I propose to examine this issue, including schemes that exist in other countries, to establish whether a case can be made for their adoption in this country.

Ms Keogh Ms Keogh

27. D'fhiafraigh Ms Keogh den Aire Ealaíon, Cultúir agus Gaeltachta an dtabharfaidh sé tuairisc ar an méid airgid atá ar fáil le haghaidh deontaisí bóthair i 1993 agus an dtabharfaidh sé tuairisc ar na deontaisí iomlána a dáileadh go dtí an dáta seo i 1993.

Aire Stáit ag an Roinn Ealaíon, Cultúir agus Gaeltachta (Mr. Gallagher, Donegal South-West) Aire Stáit ag an Roinn Ealaíon, Cultúir agus Gaeltachta (Mr. Gallagher, Donegal South-West)

Aire Stáit ag an Roinn Ealaíon, Cultúir agus Gaeltachta (Mr. Gallagher, Donegal South-West): Soláthar £200,000 atá ar fáil i mbliana chun freastal ar Scéim na mBóthre Áise de chuid mo Roinne-se agus tá £10,500 ceadaithe cheana féin i mbliana chun ceithre bhóthre a dheisiú — trí cinn i nGaillimh agus ceann amháin i nDún na nGall.

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