Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 17 January 2018
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs
Arts Sector Funding: Discussion
1:30 pm
Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Sinn Fein)
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Go raibh maith agat faoí sin. The good work which forms the vast part of the picture has to be recognised, but there are critical difficulties in the sector, although I appreciate efforts are being made to change the culture, which is really important work.
I understand workers need a safe place in which to contribute in the arts sector. From the perspective of the Department and the Arts Council, I would like them to have an ongoing conversation with the committee about the tools that are necessary to strengthen their ability to ensure the system of governance will create a healthier working environment.
I thank the delegates and wish them the best of luck