Seanad debates
Tuesday, 24 June 2003
Arts Bill 2002: Second Stage.
Genius and excellence must be nourished and encouraged because, without the work of the most gifted, immense creativity would be lost. With creativity's loss, inspiration is also lost. It is of immense importance that those who express themselves in a form that leads to the conclusion that one is viewing, hearing or reading the work of a genius should be encouraged and cherished in order that others can follow their path, however far they can travel. The arts must always be inclusive, rather than exclusive, and we must be careful to avoid snobbery, however unconscious, creeping into our view of what should be regarded as art. I agree with Senators who made that acute observation.
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