Bernard J. Durkan
Ceist:158 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the extent to which he expects to direct policy in the arts sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31649/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 1 December 2004
Ceisteanna (131)
Freagraí scríofa
The Arts Act 2003 allows me as Minister to influence policy in several ways. I can direct the Arts Council to comply with ministerial or Government policy on the arts, but this provision has not been used to date, and I would envisage it being used quite sparingly. However, the Act also allows me to require the establishment of a special committee, with members appointed both by me and by the council, to advise the council on specified areas of arts policy. To date, one such special committee has been appointed, which advised the council on the support of the traditional arts. Decisions have not yet been taken on the establishment of further special committees.