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112 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht the initiatives, if any, he will be taking, legislative or otherwise, to comply with the terms of the Maastricht Treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Article 128 of the Maastricht Treaty provides, for the first time, a clear legal basis for action by the European Community in relation to the area of culture. As Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht, I am determined that the development of the cultural area, in all its forms, will be seen as a priority and I will be working through the Council of Ministers to ensure that whatever initiatives are needed at EC, national and local level will be taken in a planned and coherent manner.
