European Capital of Culture 2020
Noel Grealish asks about Ireland’s 2020 European Capital of Culture bid, including Galway’s preparations and the relevant legislation. The Taoiseach says proposals are being developed and the National Cultural Institutions Bill is expected early in the next session.
On proposed legislation, is the Government committed to Ireland hosting the European capital of culture in 2020?
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Will the Minister issue an immediate national call for submissions before the 31 December deadline specified in legislation passed by the House?
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If the Deputy wishes to pose a question in respect of specific legislation, he should do so.
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As the Taoiseach is aware, Galway is preparing a bid to host-----
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-----the European capital of culture in 2020. In that context, when will the national cultural institutions (No. 1) Bill be brought before the Dáil?
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Proposals relating to the European capital of culture are being worked on by the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht at present. The Bill to which the Deputy refers is due early in the next session.
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The Minister would want to hurry up because we are running out of time.