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THE art world clashed with millionaire businessman Ben Dunne yesterday over his plans to open a chain of art galleries across the country.

NEW Arts Council chairperson Olive Braiden said yesterday she hopes to see the arts made more accessible especially to children and local communities, despite the 20% budget cut imposed by the Government at the start of this year.

Olive Braiden has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Arts Council under the first Arts Act in 30 years.