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Writers Centre takes action

In an unusual move, the board of the Irish Writers Centre has issued a statement acknowledging its responsibility for mistakes made in the past that led to its €200,000 Arts Council grant being suddenly withdrawn in January, 2009.

Action has been taken in response to the withdrawal of financial support. All staff were made redundant.

Difficulties are currently being addressed. Founder members Jack Harte and John F. Deane have agreed to return to the Board, according to the statement.

For now, some part-time staff and volunteers are conducting the business of the centre.

The Irish Writers Centre is in negotiation with the Arts Council through the current crisis about its future, said the Board: "We are now considering a new vision for the centre, its transformation in the coming year, its role and mission as a centre for literature in Ireland."

The centre's writing programme is continuing and courses remain on offer to writers. These include day and evening courses through the summer months.

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