ALT An icon of a money bag with a euro symbol and an upward arrow sits above text on an orange background. The text reads: We're seeking an increase in Arts Council funding to €160m in Budget 2025. #Budget2025. The Arts Council logo in white sits in the bottom right hand corner.

ALT An icon of a hand holding a bar chart sits above text on a blue background. The text reads: Total funding requested from the Arts Council in 2023 was 245% the level of 2019 #Budget2025. The Arts Council logo in white sits in the bottom right hand corner.

ALT An icon of three figures with speech bubbles sits above text on a purple background. The text reads: Record shortfall Arts Council can now meet only 51% of eligible funding requests. #Budget2025. The Arts Council logo in white sits in the bottom right hand corner.

ALT An icon of a rising graph and magnifying glass sits above text on an green background. The text reads: Escalating costs. Given inflation, current Arts Council funding levels would need to be €153.2m to match 2021 funding in real terms. #Budget2025. The Arts Council logo in white sits in the bottom right hand corner.