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

We want to work with all stakeholders through the Creative Ireland programme. The most important programme, which are rolling out shortly, is the creative children programme which, as the Deputy says, will encourage creativity in children. The aim is that, by 2022, every child will have access to tuition in music, drama, coding and art. It is important that we instill a love of art in young people. I was delighted that I was able to support a science festival through the Creative Ireland programme. When one sees how everything will be run by robots as we look forward, such as was shown at the science festival, we need to remember that we need somebody to programme them which requires creativity and thinking outside the box.

That is what I want to encourage through our creative children plan. I believe this to be important.

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