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Other Questions: Bullying in the Workplace (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Arts Council funds these art centres, theatres and other organisations. If I put conditions on Arts Council funding to any of these organisations, Deputy Tóibín will be the first person to say that I am interfering in the Arts Council funding.

Other Questions: Bullying in the Workplace (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I cannot impose conditions. The Arts Council has conditions and asks the organisations that receive funding to certify that they comply with a number of different issues and laws.

Other Questions: Creative Ireland Programme (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: ...1, my Department is finalising a draft of a Creative Children plan for the period 2018 to 2022 in conjunction with the Departments of Education and Skills, and Children and Youth Affairs and the Arts Council. I expect that will be launched later this year. With regard to pillar 2, culture teams have been established in each of the 31 local authorities and each local authority produced a...

Other Questions: Creative Ireland Programme (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: ..., is the creative children programme which, as the Deputy says, will encourage creativity in children. The aim is that, by 2022, every child will have access to tuition in music, drama, coding and art. It is important that we instill a love of art in young people. I was delighted that I was able to support a science festival through the Creative Ireland programme. When one sees how...

Other Questions: Bullying in the Workplace (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: ..., dignity, fairness and equality in the workplace. In recent times, there have been a number of alarming allegations and reports of sexual harassment and bullying in the workplace relating to the arts community. While all workplaces are obliged to comply with employment legislation, I have identified a number of actions that I can take as Minister in respect of the bodies reporting to my...

Other Questions: Arts Funding (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: 5 o’clock I remind the Deputy that, while in government between 2007 and 2011, Fianna Fáil cut the Arts Council budget by 22%. I am glad I have been able to increase that budget by 20% since taking office in 2014. I absolutely respect the independence of the Arts Council and value its support and expertise. I will continue to work with it as we roll out the Creative...

Other Questions: Arts Funding (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I outlined the breakdown of the €8.5 million allocation, involving, among other things, €3 million for the Arts Council, €2.56 million for the cultural institutions, €1.55 million for the Irish Film Board and €1 million for the Creative Ireland project. As regards the Taoiseach's commitment, he said he wants to double funding for arts, culture and sport...

Other Questions: Arts Funding (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: If the Deputy listens to what I am about to say regarding the figures, she will get a clearer picture. In 2017, the Arts Council will get €68.2 million in funding. Creative Ireland-----

Other Questions: Arts Funding (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: ...successful. Both counties in my constituency of Cavan-Monaghan have a Creative Ireland plan and culture teams in place. This system is working extremely well. More and more people are engaging with the arts and culture and that is good. I want to be very clear on the funding.

Other Questions: Arts Funding (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. The most important thing is that all involved in the arts sector work together to promote and encourage more people to get involved and participate in the arts. The Taoiseach has said he will double the overall budget for arts, culture and sport over the next seven years. We can meet that target by implementing sustainable increases on an...

Other Questions: Arts Funding (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: ...in current funding across the cultural sector will assist in delivering on the objectives of the Creative Ireland programme, including the €3 million of that allocation which is being provided to the Arts Council. In budget 2018, I announced a funding package of over €300 million in 2018 towards the development of our cultural and creative heritage. This represents an...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: State Bodies Code of Conduct (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: With respect to the Arts Council funding of the Gate Theatre, as the Deputy will be aware, HR issues are a matter for the board of the Gate Theatre. Boards and directors of theatres and of any of the other cultural institutions must take on board their responsibilities. There are legal obligations to which they must adhere. While the Arts Council is independent in its funding decisions, I...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: State Bodies Code of Conduct (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: ...that there is no Creative Ireland funding. I will arrange separate dedicated workshops for board members and senior staff of bodies reporting to my Department. I am happy to expand that to arts and cultural organisations across the country. I will provide training on corporate governance with a particular emphasis on bullying and harassment. This is unacceptable behaviour. I do not...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: National Cultural Institutions (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: ...can work in a safe and respectful environment. In recent times, as we know, there have been a number of alarming allegations and reports about sexual harassment in the workplace relating to the arts community. That is why I have invited the group of eight leaders from Irish theatre organisations, who recently co-signed a statement condemning sexual harassment and abuse of power in the...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: State Bodies Code of Conduct (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: ...reporting to my Department in the area of governance in general and on issues relating to bullying and harassment in the workplace - my Department is also working on a collaborative basis with the Arts Council to make similar training available to other cultural organisations and arts centres around the country at a series of regional information days; highlighting again to bodies...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Creative Ireland Programme (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: ...million in current funding across the cultural sector will assist in delivering the objectives of the Creative Ireland programme, including the €3 million of that allocation which is being provided to the Arts Council. I was delighted to increase the funding to the arts sector in budget 2018. I was able to increase the funding to the arts sector and to the cultural institutions...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Creative Ireland Programme (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: ...is not a funding body. It was set up to collaborate and work with all the different agencies. The Deputy mentioned a number of them. The creative children programme, which followed on from the arts in education programme, will get €1 million in 2017. The local authorities got €1 million in funding last year. I did not have an input in deciding how it was spent. The...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: National Cultural Institutions (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: ...be it in the National Museum or anywhere else. In recent times, there have been a number of alarming allegations and reports of sexual harassment and bullying in the workplace relating to the arts community. While all workplaces are obliged to comply with employment legislation, I have identified a number of actions that I can take as Minister regarding the bodies reporting to my...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: State Bodies Code of Conduct (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: ...reporting to the Department in the area of governance in general, and on issues relating to bullying and harassment in the workplace. My Department is also working on a collaborative basis with the Arts Council to make similar training available to other cultural organisations and arts centres around the country at a series of regional information days; - Highlighting again to bodies...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: State Bodies Code of Conduct (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: ...received allegations or information on sexual harassment or bullying in the organisations referred to by the Deputy prior to the recent alarming allegations and reports. Nor am I aware that the Arts Council had received any such information. The governance of publicly funded theatres, as with all bodies, is a matter for the Board of the theatres themselves. All boards have a duty to...