Johnny Mythen (Wexford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank all of the witnesses. I will be quick because most of the questions have been asked. As the witnesses will know, the Minister has announced the pilot basic income scheme for artists. Do they believe firm terms should be set within the scheme, whether legally or otherwise, to address the issues they have raised?

I will ask three other questions. The first is directed to the Irish Theatre Institute, ITI, and Safe Arts of Ireland, SAOI. The report, Speak Up: A Call For Change, recommends researching international standards, codes and practices. Has there been movement on this? Do the representatives know of any other practices internationally that have been found to work in addressing some of these issues?

My next question is for the Arts Council. As outlined in the opening remarks, if there is an issue in one of the organisations receiving grants regarding anyone acting illegally, wrongfully or inappropriately, the Arts Council must be notified. What actually happens after that notification?

I have another question for the Irish Theatre Institute. One of the recommendations in Speak Up: A Call For Change is that an interdepartmental working group should be developed "to ensure complementary actions and implementation measures across sectors such as Arts, Defence, Justice, Education". Has there been any update on this since publication? Has there been any indication from the Minister as to whether she will support setting up this initiative?