Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)

Because the report is so important I wish to ask the Minister whether particular emphasis will be placed on access for young people to the arts when the Department establishes the strategy committee, which I hope will be within the next couple of weeks. The report identifies barriers against young people fully participating in the arts and exploiting or capitalising on their latent talent. The new Irish, particularly the African-Irish, have particular expertise in music and dance. Will the Minister ensure particular attention is paid to them and that particular recommendations are made and actions taken to include these groups in any future strategy?

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