Arts Policy
Dail Éireann — 2021-10-05
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Catherine Martin (GP), Dublin Rathdown

I am stuck for words, which is a first. I thank Deputy Lahart. I will not sing it now.
In response to Deputy Devlin, due to my background teaching in DEIS schools, I have asked for more DEIS schools to be included in creative schools. Another great initiative is the fighting words creative writing programme, of which the Deputy is probably aware, that works with children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Deputy Lahart is probably aware of the local authority scheme for those creative spaces launched by my Department during the summer. Front and centre is finding those places for those interested in the arts to have easy, accessible spaces to perform.

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Sitting date: 2021-10-05