As the directors of several National Cultural Institutions prepare to retire this year JOHN MULCAHY poses the question: is there an intention to downgrade their roles to executive managers – and if so, why?
Are we not extremely fortunate to have a person as highly qualified, in so many respects, as Michael D Higgins to offer himself in re-election for the Presidency of Ireland over the next seven years? The Galwayman is a former and most successful Minister for the Arts who should particularly appeal to the readers of this publication. But it is as a candidate for European Peace and Democratic Development that ‘Michael D’ offers the most attraction.