Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Nobody has requested that to date. Now that the Deputy has mentioned it, I will raise the matter also. Generally speaking, the guidelines have operated successfully. As a result, we have seen a proliferation of art nationally, some of which one might be impressed with while questioning others. A great many artists have benefited considerably from the percent-for-art scheme. Artists are going through a very difficult period currently and a commission represents two to three years' worth of wages for many. The scheme is very important to artists and they value it highly. I will take both Deputy Ó Fearghaíl's requests on board.

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