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The Arts Council said it would work with theatres and other groups to ensure their policies are 'inclusive'

Funding issues facing Black Irish artists highlighted

A report into why Black and Black Irish artists have higher rates of ineligible applications for Arts Council funding has recommended enhanced transparency, new mechanisms to monitor discriminatory outcomes and strategies to address under-representation.

Ireland • 11 Mar 24

Josepha Madigan and Leo Varadkar making the announcement today

€25m additional funding for the arts sector

A €25 million package has been announced to support the Arts and Culture sector recover from the Covid-19 emergency.

Politics • 16 Jun 20

Group concerned at direction Abbey Theatre has taken

Abbey 'letter' group crowdfunding to pay for mediator

Signatories of a letter which expressed concern at the direction taken by the Abbey Theatre have started a crowdfunding appeal to raise money for a mediator to facilitate meetings between them and the theatre.

Dublin • 27 Mar 19

The Abbey Theatre said it cannot comment on HR issues

Playwright calls on Abbey Theatre to address conditions

A playwright has called on the board of the Abbey Theatre to address what he described as 'difficult working conditions' at the national theatre.

Ireland • 22 Mar 19

A touring plan for the Abbey Theatre is planned

Arts Council announces €68m investment for 2018

A new national opera company, arts programmes for children and a touring plan for the Abbey Theatre are among the investments to be made by the Arts Council in 2018.

News • 20 Dec 17

Heather Humphreys has announced a number of initiatives to deal with bullying and abuse of power

Arts Council praises 'a few brave women'

Chief Executive of the Arts Council Orlaith McBride has said the last few weeks have not been easy for those who worked in the arts.

Ireland • 23 Nov 17

Minister Heather Humphreys said there will be an emphasis on bullying, abuse of power and sexual harassment

Humphreys announces measures tackling harassment

The Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has announced a number of measures to tackle sexual harassment and abuse of power in the workplace in the arts and culture sector.

Ireland • 09 Nov 17

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