Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 July 2004
30 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if officials from his Department are involved in interdepartmental committees with the Department of Education and Science with a view to increasing the availability of music and art education at second level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19712/04]
View answerThe provision of music and art education at second level is, in the first instance, a matter for the Department of Education and Science. My Department's officials are not involved in interdepartmental committees in this context. Separately, I am considering the establishment of a special committee under section 21 of the Arts Act 2003 to advise the Arts Council on the question of art and education.
