Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)

I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss an issue of national importance and concern, namely the urgent need for all Members of the Dáil to support the national campaign for the arts in its efforts to protect and develop the major talent in this country; to strongly support the indirect and induced employment supported by the arts and creative industries, that is a total of 95,649 jobs; to welcome the positive contribution of the 5,500 full-time jobs in the audiovisual sector with over 560 small and medium-sized enterprises operating in the sector; and finally to welcome the major contribution by the arts sector to tourism, culture, investment and jobs in this country.

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