The Arts Council has published a research report called “Open Up”, which explores why Black and Black Irish artists are most likely of all ethnic groups to have their funding applications assessed as ineligible. The Report reveals that the majority were deemed ineligible due to missing information, underscoring the need for greater support and information for this group. 

https://www.artscouncil.ie/News/New-Arts-Council-Report--Open-Up--uncovers-why-Black-and-Black-Irish-artists-have-high-rates-of-ineligible-funding-applications-relative-to-all-other-ethnic-groups/