From housing to health, Ireland’s next government has big issues to tackle, but the slow erosion of our arts and culture probably won’t be on their list. Often considered a soft subject, art education teaches children to think laterally, look closely, understand their own creativity and value difference. It’s our National Theatre, so where’s the national pride? Buildings at the National College of Art and Design are leaking and damp, equipment is broken and not replaced. We have The Arts Council, Culture Ireland, Creative Ireland, Aosdána and the Local Authorities.

Source: The Irish Times February 01, 2020 07:00 UTC