It was the biggest budget in history and none more so than for Minister Catherine Martin. Supports for live entertainment, a cut to the VAT rate, a 50% increase in sports funding are just a few of the budget allocations for her department. Shane spoke to Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and The Gaeltacht Catherine Martin.

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