Scandal in the Arts: Mismanagement and Accountability

This chapter explores a financial scandal involving the Irish Arts Council, where a project budget unexpectedly surged from three million euros to over six million, highlighting issues of accountability and oversight. It critiques both local authorities' failures in managing IT projects and the practices of technology firms that exploit these weaknesses. Additionally, the chapter raises concerns about transparency in public spending and the cyclical challenges of attracting skilled IT professionals within local councils.