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Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Arts Funding (22 Jul 2020)

Catherine Martin: Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, Galway 2020, like so many cultural and artistic organisations around Ireland and, indeed, the world, has been deeply impacted, with a significant number of events cancelled or postponed. On 29 April last, Galway 2020 received approval from my predecessor to re-engage with the cultural partners from the original winning bid for the European Capital of...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Arts Funding (22 Jul 2020)

Catherine Martin: The Government has committed €15 million to the project. Of this, €6.9 million was paid in 2017 and 2019. A total of €7.1 million is committed for 2020, of which, €2.82 million has been drawn to date. The €1 million balance from the commitment is due for payment in 2021. Galway City Council has committed €6 million in total to the project. A...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Arts Funding (22 Jul 2020)

Catherine Martin: Regarding the Irish language officer, I did not get an opportunity in the previous time I had to address it, and I am very aware that the Gaeltacht is under my remit. I am sure the Deputy is aware that I am genuinely committed to the promotion and use of our native tongue. It is so unfortunate that the Irish language officer, Ms Freda Nic Giolla Chatháin, who was fantastic, has been...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Arts Plan (22 Jul 2020)

Catherine Martin: On 19 June the then Government, having considered the expert public health advice provided by the national public health emergency team, approved the rephasing of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business. Apart from some exceptions, most sectors were brought forward to phase 3, which began on Monday, 29 June. Museums, galleries, theatres, concert halls and other cultural outlets could...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Arts Plan (22 Jul 2020)

Catherine Martin: I thank the Deputy. In the few weeks since I was appointed, I have been concentrating on the July stimulus package to see what supports I can give immediately to the sector, which has been devastated by Covid. In answer to Deputy Duncan Smith's earlier question, I mentioned the commitment in the programme for Government on the night-time economy task force, which will be announced next...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Arts Plan (22 Jul 2020)

Catherine Martin: 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...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Culture Policy (22 Jul 2020)

Catherine Martin: I thank the Deputy for his good wishes and look forward to working with him and all other Deputies in the House. My Department runs a small-scale local festivals and summer school scheme. Funding available under the scheme is typically capped at €5,000. Full details of the scheme are available from my Department's website. Applications for 2020 closed on 24 April and details of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Culture Policy (22 Jul 2020)

Catherine Martin: I assure the Deputy that I am acutely aware of the value of local festivals, their links to the community from a cultural perspective and how they can boost the tourism sector and local economies. As I said, many festivals have had to cancel this year's events and we must look at how we can support those types of events in the future. That issue will be examined by the task force. We must...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Culture Policy (22 Jul 2020)

Catherine Martin: I agree with the Deputy that these festivals are part of the unique fabric of rural Ireland. The Arts Council is currently accepting applications for funding under round 1 of the festivals investment scheme for festivals taking place between January and June of next year. There are three bands of funding available: band A provides funding up to €7,000; band B provides funding of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (22 Jul 2020)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 29 and 30 together. My Department has been engaged with a wide range of stakeholders in relation to the impact of COVID-19. These have include both the traditionally subsidised arts and also commercial entertainment interests. In respect of the former, primary support for the arts in Ireland is delivered by the Arts Council, which is independent in its...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (22 Jul 2020)

Catherine Martin: My Department runs a Small Scale Local Festivals and Summer Schools Scheme. Funding available under this scheme is typically capped at €5,000. Full details of the scheme are available on my Department's website (). Applications for 2020 closed on 24th April 2020 and details of allocations may be also be found on the website (). There were no applications from County Carlow or County...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (22 Jul 2020)

Catherine Martin: The Government supports the continued growth of the audiovisual industry and considers skills development as a key facet of this growth. Recent years have seen a firm focus on skills development and career progression rather than on training. Section 481 tax relief requires beneficiaries to provide opportunities for training and skills development in the course of production. Changes were...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (22 Jul 2020)

Catherine Martin: The Deputy is referring to the Report of the Joint Committee on Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht entitled Development and Working Conditions in the Irish Film Industry, published in July 2018. Recommendation 4 of that Report called on the Irish Film Board (now Screen Ireland) to reconstitute the board's film forum, with an independent chair, to allow all stakeholders in the sector to meet...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (22 Jul 2020)

Catherine Martin: The Arts Council is the main route through which the Government funds the arts and artists in Ireland. The 2020 allocation to the Council has been increased to €100 million. It includes an additional €20 million allocated last month in recognition of the challenges facing the sector. The Arts Council has indicated that it will allocate a significant proportion of the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (22 Jul 2020)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 35, 39, 42 and 50 together. Since the advent of the crisis, my Department and the bodies under its aegis have continuously engage with the arts and culture sector to best understand the challenges. Officials from my Department have engaged with and had meetings with a broad range of stakeholders including resource organisations, advocacy groups and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (22 Jul 2020)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 36 and 47 together. As the Deputy will be aware the Programme for Government sets out at an exciting and challenging agenda for all Departments over the coming years, including my own newly configured Department of Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht. The commitments contained in the Programme for Government have provided me with a...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Creative Ireland Programme (22 Jul 2020)

Catherine Martin: The Creative Ireland Programme is an all-of-Government, culture-based initiative led by my Department and designed to promote individual, community and national wellbeing through participation in creative activities. All 31 local authorities have been, and will remain, crucial to the successful delivery of the Creative Ireland Programme. Support for the local authorities under the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (22 Jul 2020)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 43 and 55 together. On 19 June, the Government, based on public health advice provided by the National Public Health Emergency Team, approved the rephasing of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business. Apart from some exceptions, most sectors were brought forward to Phase 3, which began on Monday 29 June. Due to social distancing and public...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Night-Time Economy (22 Jul 2020)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 45 and 46 together. The establishment of a Night time Economy Taskforce is a key commitment in the Programme for Government and my Department is leading on this commitment. The aim of the proposed Taskforce is to look at innovative approaches to supporting and developing a vibrant, diverse night time culture and economy in Ireland and it is intended that...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Maoiniú d’Eagrais Ghaeilge (22 Jul 2020)

Catherine Martin: Is iad aidhmeanna an Chiste d'Ollscoileanna Idirnáisiúnta dea-thoil i leith na Gaeilge a chothú agus a chur chun cinn taobh amuigh den Stát, trasna na hEorpa, sna Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá, i gCeanada agus níos faide ó bhaile agus ardán a chur ar fáil ionas gur féidir teacht ar an nGaeilge agus í a chur i lár an aonaigh mar...