Michelle Mulherin (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I would welcome an update on the consultation process for Culture 2025. This is a very important undertaking and body of work. It is very timely. We are all aware of our economic woes but, ironically, it is at times when people are under pressure that we can focus most on what is important about our culture and not only on the superficial. Our society is multicultural. Sometimes people can feel threatened by other cultures, so it is very important to underpin our culture and embrace other people in a spirit of inclusiveness. It is important for the reinforcement of identity, both historically and in a contemporary sense, for creative industries and because of its potential for tourism. I welcome the Minister's undertaking.

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