Seanad debates
Tuesday, 24 June 2003
Arts Bill 2002: Second Stage.
The remainder of the Bill consists of standard provisions that are normal for any legislation regulating a State body such as the Arts Council. Section 1 contains the Short Title and commencement provisions. Section 2 contains definitions. Section 3 provides for the payment of expenses incurred by the Minister in the administration of the Bill when enacted. Section 4 provides for the repeal of the Arts Acts 1951 and 1973. Section 5, to which I have already alluded, sets out the Minister's powers and functions. Section 6 provides for the preparation and implementation of local arts plans by local authorities. Section 7 provides that public bodies shall, when doing anything relating to the arts, have regard to Government policies on the arts.
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