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AQW 17973/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Communities

To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the action he is taking to ensure the arts sector in Northern Ireland has the funds to enable it to play a full part in UK arts exports.

Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 11 November 2024

  • Answered
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  • After due date
Tabled
11 November 2024
Answer due by
26 November 2024
Answered
11 December 202430 days after tabling
Department
Department for Communities
Priority question
No

Answer

I continue to make the case for increased funding for this important sector. It is my intention to provide a paper to the Executive showing the impact of the arts in our society to support that case. I have also raised funding for the Arts directly in bilaterals and in writing with the Finance Minister.

Official sources

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