There is a perception in some parts of the country that certain art forms are the preserve of a few. That is a view the Department is tackling with great vigour and we hope to succeed in overcoming it. That is the reason there are arts officers in every local authority area. The delivery of arts policy to the people must be done locally and channelled through people at the coalface. We are beginning to succeed in this regard. For example, during a recent visit to County Mayo, I could not help but be struck by the work being done by the local authority, for which it deserves credit. Arts festivals are springing up all over the place. For example, Clifden and Cavan stage outstanding festivals.