The Committee for Culture, Arts and Leisure was established to advise and assist the Minister for Culture, Arts and Leisure, on matters within his responsibility as a minister. The committee undertook a scrutiny, policy development and consultation role with respect to the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure and played a key role in the consideration and development of legislation.[1]
The committee was abolished in 2016 because the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure was closed and its mandate was transferred to other departments.
Membership before DCAL's closure:
| Party | Member | |
|---|---|---|
| Kieran McCarthy | ||
| Wallace Browne | ||
| Nelson McCausland | ||
| Jim Shannon | ||
| Francie Brolly | ||
| Barry McElduff (Chairperson) | ||
| Dominic Bradley | ||
| Pat Ramsey (Deputy Chairperson) | ||
| David McNarry | ||
| Ken Robinson | ||