Aosdána controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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1981
Political criticism surrounding the founding of Aosdána
Commentary by Fintan O’Toole argued that Charles Haughey’s support for creating Aosdána may have served to deflect criticism of his political actions. The issue concerns the political context and possible motivations surrounding the institution’s foundation; the supplied material does not identify a legal finding against Aosdána.