A scrapped €6 million IT system by the Arts Council of Ireland has caused outrage among artists who rely on the organization's funding. The failure of the system, coupled with already intense competition for grants, has left artists disheartened and struggling to make a living.
Sir, – Regarding the article “‘A massive waste of money’: Arts Council’s scrapped €6 million IT system sparks fury in Cabinet” , it is essential to mention that those who will feel the most severe impact of this failure are the artists across Ireland .
Some of my own well-established peers struggle to put bread on the table, pay for housing, and have to leave the sector, or are emigrating. Imagine how many artists we are failing? Taxpayers have to continually pick up the tab for such extravagance. These problems need to be immediately reined in.– Yours, etc,Sir, – Is it just me or are we seeing money being thrown around like confetti? When it’s time to sweep up the mess, no one seems to be available to do so. There will be a review, a report but will anyone be held accountable? Not likely. This type of waste and lack of governance seems to be endemic.
It might be a bit much to have weekly reports issued, but monthly reports should be easily compiled. The Building Control Management System, local planning authorities, An Bord Pleanála, and the utility providers should be easily capable of providing information on housing starts, completions, and connections sufficient for compiling an accurate and comprehensive report for each month within the first few days of the following month.
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