Carol Nolan (Laois-Offaly, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I ask the Minister to provide details on the level of consultation that took place to inform the stakeholder forum on the pilot on basic income for the arts sector. I know the Minister may be aware that advocacy groups such as the Music & Entertainment Association of Ireland have expressed concerns around the pilot scheme, specifically that it will see professional musicians competing with new and emerging artists and subsidised gigs when the sector reopens. I would like the Minister to make a statement on the matter and address those issues.

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