Is his defense of the Arts Council not being cut.
Pressed on what the “vital function” is, Madigan said, “What the arts do is to especially help young people and children in terms of their verbalization, their appreciation for their culture around them. It really helps toward tolerance and understanding in a society.”
Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for the Arts Council, but in such a year it should probably bear the burden other agencies do. In fairness, given his wife’s role, the vital function may have to do with a happy home life .