By Dan Walsh
South Wicklow-North Wexford constituency Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin (Sinn Féin) addressed the European Parliament meeting during the week speaking on the threat of AI (Artificial Intelligence) to independent artists and musicians.
Deputy Ó Súilleabháin told Wexfordlocal.com this morning; “It was an honour to participate in a meeting of Creative Europe and Erasmus+ in the European Parliament this week, in the context of the next round of funding 2028-34.
“Erasmus+ is the European Union’s funding programme supporting education, training, youth, and sport. It provides grants for students, apprentices, teachers, and professionals to study, work, or train in another country, while promoting lifelong learning, social inclusion, and skill-building.
“Artificial Intelligence was also part of the discussion, as well as music, arts and sport funding
“I emphasised how important music, sport and the arts is to Ireland; the need for proper funding for those involved with music and the arts, as well as the threat posed to creativity by AI,” he added.
Deputy Ó Súilleabháin is a member of the All-party Oireachtas Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research Innovation and Science (FHERIS).
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