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

I can certainly issue a policy directive to the council, as I have done on occasion over the past three years such as with regard to a literature policy and touring policy. I am sure it would be within my power to issue a directive stating that where organisations receive funding from the Arts Council the salaries of their CEOs should be made public and should be available for public scrutiny. I will give the Deputy that commitment.

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