Arts given €16.4m boost

The Irish arts and cultural sector was today awarded extra funding of €16.4m for 2006.

Arts given €16.4m boost
Thu, 24 Aug, 2006 - 15:26

The Irish arts and cultural sector was today awarded extra funding of €16.4m for 2006.

Minister for the Arts John O’Donoghue gave the Arts Council almost half of the allocation, €7.5m, while the Irish Film Board got €2.3m.

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