Budget 2017: Boost in funds for arts and culture

All cultural institutions received extra funding in the budget, among them the Arts Council, the Irish Film Board, Culture Ireland, and the Heritage Council.

Wed, 12 Oct, 2016 - 01:00

Dan Buckley

An additional €5m was allocated for the Arts Council — an 8% increase in its annual budget.

The Irish Film Board received an extra €2m and both Culture Ireland and the Heritage Council received €1m each.

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Place: Killarney House Person: Arts and Heritage Person: Minister Person: Heather Humphreys Person: Humphreys Organisation: Arts Council Organisation: Irish Film Board Organisation: Culture Ireland Organisation: Heritage Council

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