Culture 2025

Where
Ireland
Ireland
When
2017
2017
Who
Department of arts, heritage, regional, rural and gaeltacht affairs, arts council, heritage council, local authorities and councils
Department of arts, heritage, regional, rural and gaeltacht affairs, arts council, heritage council, local authorities and councils
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Description of the policy/measure
Through culture 2025, the government aims to: •         enrich the lives of everyone through engagement in the cultural life of the nation•         create opportunities for increased citizen participation, especially for those  currently excluded or at risk of exclusion•         encourage ambition, risk, innovation and excellence in the creative and cultural sectors•         ensure that culture is seen as a core component of the work across government•         recognise and support the cultural contribution of the voluntary sector•         ensure the robustness of systems which safeguard and promote ireland's cultural heritage•         support a thriving irish language, with vibrant gaeltacht communities and other language networks•         promote ireland’s culture on the international stage•         finance this vision with well-designed funding mechanismsthe framework policy is underpinned by certain key values. they are: •         the intrinsic value of culture; its richness and worth in its own right•         the value of culture and heritage to our lives and our communities•         the right of everyone to participate in the cultural life of the nation•         the importance of the irish language, our cultural heritage, folklore, games, music and the uniqueness of our gaeltacht areas•         the value of cultural diversity, informed by the many traditions and social backgrounds now in ireland•         the value of culture as a means of fostering a more sustainable future for ireland, including through economic and social policy•         the value of culture in presenting ireland to the world
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Results achieved
As a national cultural policy through the year 2025, the expected results are wide-ranging and encompass the government's entire broader cultural approach, affecting every aspect of irish society and culture.
Financial resources allocated to the policy
The measure will be supported through cross-departmental government funding as appropriate to its implementation.