Irish Examiner View: Recognition of joy

THE announcement this week of extra funding for the arts is a welcome recognition by government that cultural endeavours are an essential part of Irish life and worth preserving. It is also recognises that the arts is a sector that has been badly hit commercially by the pandemic.
Irish Examiner View: Recognition of joy
Thu, 18 Jun, 2020 - 10:30
Irish Examiner editorial

PIC JULIEN BEHAL PHOTOGRAPHY An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar T.D., and Minister Josepha Madigan, T.D. announce significant additional support for the Arts and Culture sector 16 June 2020
PIC JULIEN BEHAL PHOTOGRAPHY An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar T.D., and Minister Josepha Madigan, T.D. announce significant additional support for the Arts and Culture sector 16 June 2020

The announcement this week of extra funding for the arts is a welcome recognition by government that cultural endeavours are an essential part of Irish life and worth preserving. It is also recognises that the arts is a sector that has been badly hit commercially by the pandemic.

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