The Secretary General at the Department of Arts and Heritage has said Covid-19 is having a devastating impact on the arts and culture sector.
Katherine Licken told the Oireachtas Special Committee on Covid-19 Response that the Arts Council quickly assured funded organisations that funding remained available in 2020 and that it could be drawn down sooner.
She said this was intended to help tackle cash flow challenges posed by the cancellation of events. Ms Licken said an additional €25 million in funding was announced in June to support the Arts and Culture sector this year.
She said €20mi will be allocated to the Arts Council bringing its allocation this year to €100m. She also said the department is organising to meet representatives from