“I understand that the project is taking longer and is costing more than originally planned and has experienced difficulties in terms of some of the key deliverables. “I have asked my officials to examine the course of the project to date and provide me with detailed information on its progress, the issues that have arisen and their implications. “I have asked my officials to report to me as early as possible.” These were the key speaking points prepared for the former Minister of Arts, Catherine Martin, about the Arts Council’s failed IT project. They were put together for her ahead…