Galleries and cultural institutions Bill
James Bannon seeks legislation enabling artefacts and monuments to return to local communities and asks about the galleries or national cultural institutions Bill. The Taoiseach targets its introduction for mid-next year.
The arts have the power to broaden and enrich the lives of many people and contribute to the tourism product and the economy in this country. As we all know, there are artefacts, pieces and monuments belonging to certain areas and museums in warehouses up and down the country-----
Comment on this
-----that would serve better if they were back in their local communities, on display, enhancing the tourism product in their particular areas.
Comment on this
When can we expect the galleries Bill or the national cultural institutions Bill to come before the House?
Comment on this
At the moment, that is aimed for the middle of next year. I hope it can be achieved.
Comment on this
We need the James Bannon interpretative centre.