Arts Council staff complained to the review group about ‘factions’ and ‘embarrassing behaviour’ by some senior managers. These were among the findings revealed in an expert review of the Arts Council, the most powerful arts organisation in Ireland. Senior staff argued with each other in front of their senior colleagues, in front of more junior staff and even in front of external parties. Arts Council staff complained to the review group about “factions” and “embarrassing behaviour” by some senior managers in front of other staff and third parties. In 2020, the Arts Council set up a group called a stakeholder board to monitor the IT project that included six senior Arts Council managers.

Source: The Irish Times January 24, 2026 12:00 UTC