Expert Advisory Committee Independent Review of the Governance and Organisational Culture of the Arts Council of Ireland Published

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From the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport

January 20th, 2026

Minister Patrick O’Donovan TD brought the Expert Advisory Committee Independent Review of the Governance and Organisational Culture of the Arts Council of Ireland to Government today and they have approved publication.

Click here to read the review in full.