Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Is this document going to be published before the general election, while the Minister is still in her current position? I assume she values the initiative she has been involved in. Are any big creative ideas emerging from the worthwhile consultation that has happened and the written submissions that have been received?

For example, will they address key areas? The Minister spoke about the transition from being a relatively monocultural society to a society which is diverse. I was at a small rural school recently where 26 nationalities were represented, and Culture 2025 has to take some of this on board. It also has to look at the relationship between the Arts Council and the local authorities who have a greater role in arts and culture development. It must also underwrite funding commitments for the national cultural institutions which cannot be left to flounder without adequate funding.

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