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.