Arts Council aid for circuses

Summary

The Minister of State rejected amending the Arts Acts to require circus aid, saying this would undermine the Arts Council’s independence in allocating its grant.

Austin Deasy Mr. Deasy Fine Gael

asked the Taoiseach if he will amend the legislation on the Arts Council to ensure that aid is provided for circuses.

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Fergus O'Brien Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach (Mr. F. O'Brien) Fine Gael

I have no proposal to amend the Arts Acts, 1951 and 1973 on the lines proposed by the Deputy as this would remove the present statutory independence of the Arts Council in the disbursement of their grant-in-aid.

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