Trevor Ó Clochartaigh (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

We are not arguing that it has a huge economic impact. A lot of money comes into Galway and there are many bed nights, etc., during the arts festival. However, it is the cultural legacy that I am worried about. How much does it benefit local artists and local communities and how much does it get disadvantaged communities involved in the whole project? That is hugely important if it is going to be very successful.