Ms Maura McGrath:

I thank the Cathaoirleach. I want to go back to Deputy Boland's question on conflict of interest. I thank her for the question. I want to say, additionally to what I said earlier, that there is a rigorous approach with regard to conflict of interest. Deputy Boland asked specifically about members of the Arts Council board. It is recorded under note 14 in our financial statements. There was a number of individuals, almost all of whom have now left the board. They stepped out when it came to funding discussions. They are recorded.

In the case of the National Concert Hall, there is no direct funding for it but there is a residency called Tradition Now, whereby there are two festivals every year and there is funding of €80,000. Even though this is not directly for the National Concert Hall but for a residency, I step out for the discussions. I wanted to correct and provide further detail for Deputy Boland.