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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (7 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: ...the issue regarding the provision of affordable studio space, particularly as a result of the changing property market. In general, I would consider that local approaches driven by artists, local arts officers and the owners of vacant buildings are best suited to respond to the specific local circumstances involved and provide the most effective outcomes. However, my Department is in...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (23 May 2017)

Heather Humphreys: ...the issue regarding the provision of affordable studio space, particularly as a result of the changing property market. In general, I would consider that local approaches driven by artists, local arts officers and the owners of vacant buildings are best suited to respond to the specific local circumstances involved and provide the most effective outcomes.  However, my...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Employment Data (31 May 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 600 and 602 together. The CSO does not provide workforce statistics showing the breakdown of numbers employed in the arts. The nature of employment within these sectors encompasses a wide range of activities, from theatre and music to tourism. It may also embody the industrial creative sectors, including audio-visual production. My primary role is to...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: ...that she is reviewing copyright legislation at present. The Government appreciates the importance of the cultural andcreative industries to Ireland, including the music industry. Under the Arts Act 2003, primary responsibility for the promotion and support of the arts, including music, throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. I secured significant additional funding for...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (28 Feb 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I recently announced details of more than €9 million in capital funding for arts and culture centres across the country. This capital scheme is the most significant investment in arts and cultural centres in a decade and will target investment at a range of different facilities, including arts centres, theatres, galleries and museums, as well as artists’ studios and creative...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Centres (31 Jan 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Last year I announced a new €9 million investment scheme for arts and cultural centres to run over the next three years, focused on securing and enhancing our arts and culture infrastructure. The scheme will target investment at a range of different facilities, including arts centres, theatres, galleries and museums, as well as artists’ studios and creative spaces. I hope to...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Capital Expenditure Programme (13 Apr 2017)

Heather Humphreys: ...Capital Investment Framework published in 2015 Building on Recovery Infrastructure and Capital Investment 2016-2021provides for a capital envelope for my Department in its then configuration of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht of €302 million. This envelope includes provision of €178 million on aggregate for the Arts, Culture and Film Programme area of my Department over the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Taoiseach has said that he will double the overall budget of arts, culture and sport over the next seven years. I am certain that we can meet this target by implementing sustainable increases on an incremental basis between now and 2025 – a process we initiated in Budget 2018, in spite of it being a tight year across the board. In Budget 2018, I announced a funding package of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Taoiseach has said that he will double the overall budget of arts, culture and sport over the next seven years. I believe that we can meet this target by implementing sustainable increases on an incremental basis between now and 2025 – a process I initiated in Budget 2018, in spite of it being a tight year across the board. In Budget 2018, I announced a funding package of over...

Other Questions: Irish Music Industry Promotion (8 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I agree that we need to support artists in reaching their full potential. Funding for artists is provided through the Arts Council, which is independent. The Deputy mentioned a body that did not receive funding, but that must be a decision for the Arts Council. It funds many and various artists, organisations and events throughout the country. We increased its funding this year compared...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Centres (20 Oct 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I am aware and supportive of the use of vacant premises by artists and arts organisation and I understand that a number of such buildings are currently being utilised by arts organisation across the country. In general, I would consider that local approaches driven by artists, local arts officers and the owners of vacant buildings are best suited to respond to the specific local...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (14 Feb 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Both my Department and the bodies under its aegis operate a wide range of funding schemes in the areas of arts, culture and heritage. Details of these schemes are made available on my Department's website and the individual website of the bodies concerned. For the Deputy's convenience a summary of the various funding areas and the links to detailed information in respect of funding is set...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts and Culture Capital Scheme (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 61 and 80 together. The Arts and Culture Capital scheme 2016-2018 which I announced in 2016 is focused on the refurbishment and enhancement of the existing stock of arts and culture facilities throughout the country. This scheme is running from 2016 to 2018 over three complementary grant streams. Grant funding of between €20,000 and €2m is being...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (31 Jan 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 397, 404 and 405 together. Under the Arts Act 2003, primary responsibility for the promotion and support of the arts, including inclusivity in the arts, throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. In Budget 2017, I secured significant additional funding for the Arts Council. This will see an increase in the Arts Council allocation in 2017 of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (7 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 395, 402 and 403 together. Under the Arts Act 2003, primary responsibility for the promotion and support of the arts, including inclusivity in the arts, throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. In Budget 2017, I secured significant additional funding for the Arts Council. This will see an increase in the Arts Council allocation in 2017 of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Centres (28 Feb 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Arts and Culture Capital Scheme was specifically targeted at supporting our regional arts centres with applications invited from arts and cultural centres across the country. In total, 106 applications were received by the Department. The detailed selection criteria and eligibility requirements were published in the Guidelines of the Scheme. There was a two stage assessment process....

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (7 Mar 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Arts and Culture Capital Scheme was specifically targeted at supporting our regional arts centres with applications invited from arts and cultural centres across the country. In total, 106 applications were received by the Department. The detailed selection criteria and eligibility requirements were published in the Guidelines of the Scheme. There was a two stage assessment process....

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (12 Nov 2015)

Heather Humphreys: ...increase in my Department’s Budget for 2016. This will provide additional funding across a range of areas including the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme, a new investment programme for regional arts and cultural centres and a boost in my Department’s heritage budget. Key highlights of Budget 2016 include: - 12% increase in funding for the Department of Arts, Heritage and...

Other Questions: Creative Ireland Programme (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The arts and culture scheme, as the Deputy has said, has been very successful, as are the culture teams in the local authorities. The local authorities have been wonderful in putting together the culture teams and in the work they do. With regard to the arts and culture capital scheme, some €10 million has been awarded to more than 120 arts centres, theatres, galleries and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (12 Nov 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The Government appreciates the importance of the cultural and creative industries to Ireland, including the music industry. My Department provides significant support for the arts and film through its funding of the Arts Council and the Film Board while my Department provides capital supports for the development of arts and cultural infrastructure. Other financial and policy supports are...