https://journalofmusic.com/opinion/catherine-connolly-was-there-artists-when-it-mattered-heather-humphreys-was-not

Catherine Connolly Was There for Artists When It Mattered – Heather Humphreys Was Not
Heather Humphreys is a former Minister for Arts who made a serious funding misjudgement during her tenure; Catherine Connolly’s support for artists offers a contrast, writes Toner Quinn.

Instead of restoring Arts Council funding, her department began planning the launch of an entirely new arts body Creative Ireland during Humphreys’ tenure in Dec.2016

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Catherine Connolly Was There for Artists When It Mattered – Heather Humphreys Was Not

Heather Humphreys is a former Minister for Arts who made a serious funding misjudgement during her tenure; Catherine Connolly’s support for artists offers a contrast, writes Toner Quinn.

The Journal of Music | Music in Ireland: News, Reviews and Opinion
"Catherine Connolly has never been in power, and therefore did not have to make the decisions that faced Humphreys, but she did make an important interjection in the Dáil debate on the arts during the pandemic in May 2020." - Toner Quinn.