O'Donoghue backs artists' exemptions

ARTS Minister John O'Donoghue came out strongly in favour of retaining the tax exemption for artists yesterday.

O'Donoghue backs artists' exemptions

The minister set out his stall on the issue a day after representatives from the Arts Council, including writer John McGahern, argued for retaining the exemption to the Oireachtas Committee on Finance.

"I have always supported the scheme and I continue to support it," Minister O'Donoghue said.

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