Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

However, that is the way it is. As I said, my predecessor and the chair of the Arts Council subsequently agreed that while all members would be asked to waive their fees, it would be a matter for decision by each member whether to do so. The Arts Council was not included in the public service reform plan. The public service reform plan covered a number of cultural institutions, including the gallery, IMMA, the Crawford Art Gallery, the National Library, the National Museum, the National Archives, the Irish Manuscripts Commission and the National Concert Hall. We are in the process of updating that legislation. That is currently with the committee.

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