asked the Taoiseach if he will amend the legislation on the Arts Council to ensure that aid is provided for circuses.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Aid for Circuses.
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I have no proposal to amend the Arts Acts, 1951 and 1973 on the lines proposed by the Deputy as this would remove the present statutory independence of the Arts Council in the disbursement of their grant-in-aid.