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

While I am not aware that my Department has studied the Canadian and Icelandic models, I hear what the Deputy is saying and I will examine those models to see if we can use some of their ideas to the benefit of our music industry. Music is very important to us and very much part of our culture and part of what we are. I have considered the social protection issue and I will discuss it with the Department of Social Protection regarding supports that can be put in place. Aosdána provides a continuous income for those artists who are part of it. I have considered the issue and will give it further consideration.

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