Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 July 2008
341 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the Arts and Education Committee Report, Points of Alignment; the steps he is taking to implement the recommendations of this report; the way he proposes to work with the Department of Education and Science on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28476/08]
View answerI welcome the report of the Arts and Education Committee the recommendations of which are comprehensive and thought provoking.
The report highlights the importance of supporting arts in education practice through systematic collaboration between schools and local artists and through visits by schools to arts events and performances. My Department is working closely with the Department of Education and Science to explore how best a synergy can be promoted between in-school activity and the work of other agencies, and how best combined investment can be used to optimum effect within available resources.
