Fintan Warfield (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I ask Theatre Forum to respond also. It could be wise for the committee to ask the Minister for an update or progress report on basic income for artists in line with the Theatre Forum's suggestion. I served on the board of the Civic Theatre for many years and was very aware that the county council was the primary funder. The Arts Council funding, which amounted to much less than that of the council, always involved more bureaucracy. Maybe the Theatre Forum witnesses will paint a picture of the capital schemes, if any, that exist right now. I am aware there were some from 2016 to 2018 under Creative Ireland. From 2019 to 2022, there was the cultural capital scheme, but I am not sure what is in place now. What is a realistic figure for a national fund?