Report claims the arts bring in tax of €336m

A report on the economic role of the arts shows it supports almost 21,000 jobs and brings in €336m in taxes.

The report was commissioned by the Arts Council and shows that while it issued funding of €60m last year to individuals and groups, the turnover created by those receiving the funds equates to €145m.

With various sectors of the economy fearing cuts in funding in the upcoming budget, the report by Indecon International Economic Consultants seeks to highlight the domino effect of the arts in providing jobs.