Olwyn Enright (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 81: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his policy in ensuring that there is an arts officer in every local authority area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32919/09]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The development of the arts by local authorities are covered by the Local Government Act, 2001 and therefore come under the remit of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. Meanwhile, I am informed that there is an Arts Officer in each local authority area.