Catherine Martin TD, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media today announced the addition of six new members to the Culture Ireland Expert Advisory Committee.

Announcing the new members of the Expert Advisory Committee, Minister Martin said: “Culture Ireland plays a vital role in building Ireland’s reputation globally through the promotion of Irish arts worldwide.  At this pivotal time, the in-depth expertise of the new Committee members will help to increase career opportunities for Irish artists and maximise the impact of the Government's investment in Irish arts abroad.”

The current members of the Expert Advisory Committee will be joined by Helen Carey, Visual Arts Curator, Tom Creed, Theatre and Opera Producer and Director, Louise Donlon, Executive Director of the Lime Tree Theatre, Noeleen Hartigan, Multidisciplinary Arts Strategy Advisor, Rosaleen Molloy, CEO of Music Generation, and Nidhi Zak/Aria Eipe, Poet, Editor and Peace Ambassador.