The Arts Council's expenditure of €7 million on a computer system that ultimately failed has led to a political uproar. Arts Minister Patrick O'Donovan has initiated an inquiry reminiscent of past governmental investigations, aiming to address public outrage. Though not as significant as historical inquiries like Michael Noonan's phone-tapping investigation, the current situation provides an opportunity for Fine Gael to distance itself from the Green Party, shifting blame while managing the fallout from this costly mistake.
The Arts Council's €7 million spent on a malfunctioning computer system has sparked outrage from Arts Minister Patrick O'Donovan, who launched an inquiry.
Minister O'Donovan's quick action to investigate the Arts Council's financial blunder echoes former Minister Michael Noonan's decisive inquiries, though on a lesser scale.
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