Cathal Berry (Kildare South, Independent) | Oireachtas source

That is a useful reply and we are really in full agreement that Ireland's artistic and creative sector has achieved world renown for good reason. These people are exceptional and need to be supported just to maximise value both from a societal and economic perspective. I thank the Minister of articulating the timeline in general. Who is the scheme for? What internal sectors within the artistic community is it for? I appreciate the Minister has indicated the first quarter of 2022 for the devising of the scheme but when is it anticipated that payments will start to flow for the people involved? How will people apply for this? Will they apply in writing or online? Will there be interviews or how will that be teased out? If the Minister does not have this information to hand now, perhaps there may be a press release or further details issued in the next couple of months.

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