Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)

Given that more funding has been invested in the arts, more venues have been established and they must be filled. A good touring product is needed to fill them. I do not know if the Minister is aware of alarming stories in various parts of the State about wonderful facilities that have been provided from public money, which are underutilised. The reason I push for multiannual funding is the necessity for value for money in making these investments.

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