Gary Gannon (Dublin Central, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I thank Mr. Kelly.

Ms Licken mentioned in her statement the supports given to artists through the Arts Council bursary. We had great presentations from EPIC and the Event Industry Association of Ireland, EIAI, on Tuesday. How will those industries be supported now by the Department? If the pandemic unemployment payments were to subside in August when events still cannot be held, how can freelance technicians and engineers involved in the arts world benefit? Can Ms Licken suggest another way they could benefit? I understand her Department is not directly linked to this, but the arts are totally dependent on it.