Today, August 3, 2022, National Campaign for the Arts, the volunteer-led grassroots movement making the case for the arts in Ireland, launch the NCFA Pre-Budget 2023 Submission which outlines ten key asks of Government in the preparation of Budget 2023.

The ten asks of Government in the NCFA Pre-Budget 2023 Submission are:

Invest in the Arts: €150 million in funding to the Arts Council in 2023

Bring Irish Arts to the World: €7 million in funding to Culture Ireland in 2023

Nurture Communities: Retain current funding of Creative Ireland to 2027

Remove Systemic Barriers for Disabled Artists & Arts Workers

Address the Climate Emergency

Address the Lack of Diversity in the Arts

Make Space for the Arts

Support Adequate Research in the Arts

Implement Insurance Reform

Implement Taxation Reform

Read the full campaign here.