Arts

The arts have always been an integral part of Irish life. It is the objective of this Department to provide an appropriate resource, policy and legislative framework to support the stimulation and development of the Arts in Ireland, such that economic returns and employment, and access to and participation in the arts by all sections of Irish society, are maximised.

Overview

This Department works closely with the Arts Counciland the Irish Film Board to secure the implementation of appropriate and effective strategies for the arts in partnership with the artistic community and film industry.

Culture Ireland is the body charged with the promotion of Irish Arts and Artists abroad.

Organisation

Arts unit

It is the objective of the Department to provide an appropriate resource, policy and legislative framework to support the stimulation and development of the Arts in Ireland.

Film unit

It is the policy of the Department to develop and expand Irish film production in a way that maximises the return to our economy, including employment, and expresses our cultural identity through the medium of film.

Music unit

The Business Expansion Scheme for Music gives tax relief to investors in new and emerging commercial musical acts or groups.

Culture Ireland

Culture Ireland, the national agency to promote Irish arts and artists overseas has a budget of €3 million