Patrick Costello (Dublin South Central, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

There has been much talk in the media about the various areas which are suffering. Many areas have suffered in the wake of Covid-19 but, in recent weeks, most of the discussion has focused on restaurants and pubs. The live music venue and the general arts sector which is struggling. This proposed universal basic income is the best way to address the precarious nature of this sector. While I welcome the development from the oversight group and the work done to date, a clear timeline or date for when this trial will begin would ease the uncertainty and insecurity that many in the arts industry are feeling. Will the Minister provide us with that information?

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