Alice-Mary Higgins (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I will conclude now. The power of spectacle is something all of us have seen in moments like those created by Els Comediants or Macnas. I know we are excited about extraordinary spectacles such as the Gilgamesh proposal which is on the cards for 2020. As well as splash and spectacle, however, we also need lasting supports and a sea change in terms of the resources that are available. We need inspiration from this as part of the legacy but we also need infrastructure. There are so many ideas in that regard, including spaces for dance, concert facilities and multi-artistic spaces that are needed in Galway. Those ideas are important and that legacy is something that has been a hallmark of successful capitals of culture across Europe. My final point-----