Marie Louise O'Donnell (Independent) | Oireachtas source

The relationship between the arts and the elderly is interesting because it is not just a matter of visitation and of viewing and attending art. It is also about the integrative aspect. In the case of the McAuley Place for the elderly in Naas, a creative rather than medical model was used. We must reach that standpoint. A creative model needs to be used and everything will flow from that.

I wish the Arts Council the best of luck. It has a tremendous challenge but it is a great feast showing what is great about Ireland. The council's representatives will not be stuck with us preparing legislation so boring that, at times, it could tie one down to a bed.