Sandra McLellan (Cork East, Sinn Fein)

I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply. One of the key recommendations of the National Economic and Social Forum report, and one on which I am sure we can agree, was to develop a policy on how local groups can access and pay for the use of publicly funded arts centres and to co-ordinate public spaces being built which can be used for the arts and social inclusion. How does the Minister intend to further facilitate the use of public spaces, including NAMA buildings, for local community groups? Will he outline any such initiatives in regard to those on lower incomes which may be a Government priority?

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