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

Again, the National Museum is governed by a board, which makes its decisions. If Deputy Wallace has issues with how it employs people then he should take the matter up directly with the board.

I meet interns on a regular basis and they are delighted with the opportunity - and their families as well - to get experience. If they get experience it will obviously help them to find employment. My understanding is that in a number of cases, people who are taken on for a short-term contract or whatever are rewarded in different ways in those cultural institutions. The experience they gain is invaluable for them and for their future prospects.

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