Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 11 June 2025
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport
Arts Council Grant Management IT System: Discussion
2:00 am
Ms Maureen Kennelly:
It was during the Covid-19 pandemic, and I guess the Department was extremely busy. It took on an awful lot of extra duties. It probably did not have the understanding of the project. I am not sure. It is difficult in the public sector in terms of staffing. It is always a challenge.