Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)

The Minister is certainly an important part of it. The National Gallery, the National Library and the museums in Dublin will be completely disconnected from what is happening in Killarney. The real worry is the absence of any policy continuity. When the Department decentralises, we will have nine people with experience in arts, sports and tourism. That is a frightening thought for all Departments because I suspect it is no different in other Departments.

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