Ms Tania Banotti:

I probably would add that there is a difference between the money going to the local authorities, and I am sure Ms O'Reilly can give specific details on the money the Arts Council gives to a local authority, versus money going into a local area. Ms O'Reilly is probably being diplomatic but it is no secret that some local authorities spend a shockingly low amount and then others, for whatever reason politically, spend more.