Substantial majority of arts sector considering emigration, says survey

Almost three-quarters (74%) are not satisfied with the arts facilities and spaces in their area, and a substantial majority say they or artists and arts workers they know are considering emigrating. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

The "spectre of emigration is haunting Irish arts", according to a survey of over 1,100 artists carried out by Sinn Féin.

The party's survey found that over 80% of artists said that money was "the key barrier to creating, performing or enjoying art".