Return Of Peforming Arts Classes For Kids Not Given Same Consideration As Sports Groups

That's according to a midlands dance studio operator.

Children who take part in the performing arts are being denied the same physical and mental outlet afforded to sports groups.

That's according to the owner of Mullingar's Energy Plus Dance Studio, who says the sector is at the bottom of the government's priority list. 

Anne-Marie Bentick says Performing Arts Educators Ireland are awaiting a meeting with Minister Catherine Martin to set a date for the return of indoor classes. 

She says her students need to be given equal consideration:

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