Debate contribution: Arts Funding: Regional Balance

Debate contribution by Mr Mark Durkan on 9 June 2025.

MLA: Mr Mark Durkan
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 9 June 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Arts Funding: Regional Balance
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4997430

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The statistics tell the story only when it suits the narrative. Will the Minister commit to meeting Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company, which recently received the shattering news that it is to lose 100% of its funding, and other arts organisations in the north-west to hear their concerns and improve his understanding of their value?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 2113/22-27.

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