Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have already said that I believe this issue is very serious. I believe we need to get to the bottom of it. I believe people in well-paid positions in public bodies should be expected to deliver and to be cognisant of the public sector spending code. I believe the arts community has been let down.

I also believe that as we have an external review, there are legitimate questions about the level of oversight and engagement between the Department, its officials and the Arts Council. That is clear. It is also clear from a summary of the findings of the initial review. The external review-----

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