Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 2 July 2025

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport

Update on Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Department of Culture, Communications and Sport

2:00 am

Photo of Brian BrennanBrian Brennan (Wicklow-Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

My question is linked to the last question. I feel that the Arts Council is not fit for purpose. I am entitled to say that. We wasted €7 million.

There was a data breach on 19 June, which is being investigated. Somebody presented a document here two weeks ago that did not have VAT on it. That is basic accountancy. It is intermediate certificate accountancy. How can an organisation exclude artists such as comedians and the Fleadh Cheoil? I will answer the question. It is not fit for purpose. It is not a question; it is a statement. There is no need to answer it.

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