It is of immense importance for the traditional arts to have a coherent policy and receive adequate funding. Ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a ghabháil leis an Seanadóir Labhrás Ó Murchú. Is é mo bhun smaoineamh ar na healaíona ná gurb é an traidisiún bunchloch na healaíne agus gur gá é a chothú. In extending my appreciation to Senator Ó Murchú, I believe our tradition is the basis of how we engage with the arts. Artists respond to tradition which, in turn, evolves and clearly enriches our society. I see traditional and contemporary arts working hand in glove, as companions rather than as opposites. The old saying is, "Briseann an dúchas tré shúile an chait", and I assure Senator Ó Murchú that this cat resoundingly supports the traditional arts and will continue to do so.