Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I understood it was €35 million. I was referring to the funding that needs to be re-purposed and if it will be re-purposed for artists because it was set aside for artists in particular. The Minister knows from the 9,000 plus artists who applied for this that there is a demand so hopefully the Minister will be able to re-purpose and possibly focus on those who were unsuccessful or those who are down on their luck.

My other question relates to August 2025, when the pilot ends and if that becomes a cliff edge. Will the research and the report be produced in advance of that cliff edge so the Department can recalibrate the scheme or ensure people are aware of the end of the pilot? Will it continue to allow for the findings and research to take effect?

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