Vol. 471 No. 4
24 Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht the plans, if any, he has for the establishment of a music board for the purpose of promoting and developing the indigenous music industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20967/96]
The Deputy will be aware that a special task force on the music industry, FORTE, was established by me in May 1995. The FORTE report was submitted to me recently and I am now considering its analyses and recommendations. The question of the establishment of a music board will be looked at as part of an overall strategy for the development of the music industry taking into account FORTE's deliberations. The FORTE report will be published and launched by me shortly.
