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‘Art against Stigma’ Project

And that is why we owe so much to those whose art is exhibited here today. They have not just expressed themselves personally and artistically, and opened themselves up - those of us who come and see are opened up too. Heart speaks to heart. I mentioned earlier that art is a good-in-itself and requires no further justification – but that is not to say that it serves no purpose. The philosophy behind ‘Art against Stigma’ sees in human creativity the ability to express the sometimes inexpressible, and to help bring healing and hope to wounds and frustration. ‘Art against Stigma’ recognizes the potential inherent in all human beings regardless of the obstacles we sometimes have to face.

Senator Mullen dissatisfied with statement from Seanad Committee on Members’ Interests

Senator Rónán Mullen has expressed dissatisfaction at this evening’s statement from the Seanad Committee on Member’s Interests, which while dismissing a complaint brought by the ‘People before Profit’ organisation against him, fails to acknowledge the possible damage caused to his reputation by the Committee’s own handling of the complaint.

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