Government intervention in form of multimillion euro acquisition required to prevent Dublin facility’s closure

Patrick O’Donovan commits to implementing 149 recommendations in expert group’s report ‘in their entirety’

Business case for initiative had understated costs and failed to include VAT or expense of streamlining

One of the many negative effects of the housing crisis is making Ireland a cold place for culture in all its forms

This puppet show, which has been a huge hit for Branar, draws similar reactions from children all over the world

Venue had agreement with developer to buy site but this was dependent on State funding that has not materialised

PAC chair criticises ‘failures’ at Department of Culture as findings recommends stronger oversight

Report by Dáil watchdog comes after botched IT project at Arts Council and separate issue with X-ray scanner at National Gallery

The Professionals: Three people who work in film, writing and comedy reflect on the world

Maura McGrath was not expecting to be landed with controversy over €6.7m spend on failed project when taking her job

A new book aims to restore Donal O’Sullivan’s legacy of elegant work which has been largely overlooked since his death in 1991

Plus: An Post still not using Eircodes, a good in with the Arts Council and Gaza solidarity where buffalo roam

More than 200 would-be board members attend event aimed at channeling experience and skills into organisations trying to help others

Expert says issue is not unique to Ireland or the public sector

The author on her new novel being compared to Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca, growing up in west Cork, and the enduring influence of The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides had on her

Charity seeks to help writers of all levels through mentoring, masterclasses, courses, writers’ residencies, bursaries and competitions

The spending included hundreds of thousands on legal advice

Government body undergoing review of operations following €6.7m IT system controversy

State agency made claims about fiscal responsibility in same month the €6.7m IT project was formally abandoned

Senior official twice warns Government members about timely filings of documents ahead of meetings to meet constitutional principle