National Campaign for the Arts say future funding should go towards creating employment

The Arts Council has revealed it has withheld hundreds of thousands of euro in funding for the Abbey Theatre, amid concerns the venue’s direction has resulted in fewer opportunities for Irish artists.

The Chair of the National Campaign for the Arts says future funding for the sector should be directed towards generating employment and creating work for all interests.

Funding for The Abbey Theatre was frozen over concerns it's been buying in more productions from abroad.