This report, submitted to the Arts Council by Indecon International Economic Consultants, presents an independent economic evaluation of the arts in Ireland with a particular focus on: job creation and employment; economic benefit of the arts; the impact of arts investment on cultural tourism; the relationship between the arts and the creative industries and their significance for the smart economy; and the contribution of the arts in re-building Ireland's international reputation.

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