Fintan Warfield (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

It is immensely important if we want to ensure it is not just a playground for the privileged and to ensure the health and well-being of artists. It is possible that more and better work would be created by individuals. One is then faced with an argument as to why a lone parent in any community in Dublin should not be given the same. This conversation is happening. Social welfare would be separate from that. I encourage Professor Rafter and Ms McBride to reach out to other Departments and have those conversations.

Popular music arises time and again. It is something separate that is not covered by the Arts Council. Perhaps our guests could discuss that.