Bernard J. Durkan
Ceist:327 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage Gaeltacht and the Islands if her Department regards a circus as a form of art; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16044/01]
Written Answers. - Art Forms.
I am advised by the Arts Council that it does regard circus as an art form. The Arts Council is autonomous and independent and I have no statutory function in the matter.