Former Arts Minister Catherine Martin breaks silence on IT spending scandal

Ms Martin was responding to the outcry over the revelation that the Arts Council spent €6.6m on an IT system that was never delivered
Former Arts Minister Catherine Martin breaks silence on IT spending scandal

Former Arts Minister Catherine Martin

Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 - 17:34
Michelle McGlynn Political Reporter

Former Arts Minister Catherine Martin has broken her silence on the €6.7m Arts Council IT system scandal.

Ms Martin was responding to the outcry over the revelation that the Arts Council spent €6.6m on an IT system that was never delivered.

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