The Arts Council of Ireland has witnessed a remarkable increase in its budget, escalating from €80 million pre-pandemic to €134 million for 2024. This substantial rise in state funding for the arts fulfills a promise made by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar during his 2017 campaign to double arts, culture, and sport funding over a seven-year timeframe.
Ireland Doubles Arts Funding to €134 Million, Signals Permanent Support
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15 December 2023, Ireland
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