Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 November 2016
45. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if the Arts Council will publish a new arts and disability policy in 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37204/16]
View answerUnder the Arts Act 2003, primary responsibility for the promotion and support of the arts, including arts and disability, throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. The Arts Council is independent in relation to its funding and executive decisions.
In 2013, the Arts Council has published its Arts and Disability Policy 2012 -2016 to address issues of equity, access and participation for artists and audiences with disabilities and this is available on the Council's website. I will ask the Arts Council to reply directly to the Deputy regarding its plans on updating the policy in the future.
