Amateur musical and operatic societies are the lifeblood of communities but cannot get money from the Arts Council. That is a disgrace. A musical society in Carrick-on-Suir has bought an old theatre and is looking for money from the Arts Council. Surely communities and associations involved in the community should be supported by the council. I ask the Minister to consider the issue of professionalism when the policy committees are being established. Amateur musical societies should be supported. The Association of Irish Musical Societies is the umbrella body for all amateur musical societies. It has not received any money from the Arts Council, which is a disgrace. Something similar is happening in the area of traditional music, which we discussed yesterday. I ask the Minister to take these points into consideration when the committees are being established.