Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy. As he pointed out, this is a matter for my colleagues at the Departments of Social Protection and Finance. As I have said, I am examining a suite of measures to support the arts sector. We have been particularly focused on the very challenging issue of how live performances can be delivered in the context of public health restrictions. Such opportunities will be important for collective well-being but also from an employment perspective. The contribution the arts and culture make to our society has an economic value and also has a value to our well being as a nation, so it is a priority. As stated, I am examining a suite of measures. This specific measure is a matter for my colleagues at the Department of Social Protection and Finance.

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