Members of the Citizen Innovation Lab showcased the Creative Climate Fund project Decarbonising Together to Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, and Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning, Kieran O’Donnell at the launch of the Creative Ireland Programme 2023-2027 at Farmleigh in the Phoenix Park on 23 February 2023. The event announced the roll out of 31 new Local Authority Creative Ireland Culture and Creativity Strategies (2023-2027)
The new Culture and Creativity Strategies reflect the creative ambitions of communities around the country which will be supported by the Creative Ireland Programme 2023-2027. There will be a greater focus on health and wellbeing, creative industries, climate action, the development of the Irish language and social sustainability. Priority will also be given to develop creative opportunities for marginalised communities and those at risk of disadvantage.