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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Capital Programme (21 Oct 2020)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 75 and 80 together. The Sports Capital Programme (SCP)  is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. The Programme for Government commits to continuing the SCP and to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Centres (21 Oct 2020)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 76 and 77 together. There are a range of legislative measures in place to protect the welfare of children and it is my view, and the view of my Department, that all arts organisations should ensure that appropriate child protection and welfare policies and procedures are in place. If any person has a concern in relation to such matters, these should...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (21 Oct 2020)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 78, 79, 87 and 88 together. In Budget 2021, the Government provided support for live entertainment in the amount of €50m. This will include measures for the commercial entertainment sector and will support live entertainment in venues across the country, building on the Stimulus scheme announced in July. It will also see support for activities at...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council (21 Oct 2020)

Catherine Martin: The original 2020 allocation to the Arts Council was €80 million.  This was subsequently increased to €105 million in 2020.  The 2021 allocation to the Arts Council is €130 million. This represents a very significant increase in total funding for the Council. It reflects Government's acknowledgement of the important role that arts and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (21 Oct 2020)

Catherine Martin: The 2021 Budget Estimates provide for an allocation of just under €1.082bnfor the sectors supported by my Department in 2021. In addition, provision is made for the following additional expenditure in 2020: - €1.9m in supplementary funding for TG4 to support public sector broadcasting through the medium of Irish; and - €1m to enhance the provision of 3rd level courses at...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Cultural Institutions (21 Oct 2020)

Catherine Martin: Budget 2021 includes provision of approximately €11m for the National Cultural Institutions.  This is in addition to the capital funding provided for the major development projects underway at institutions such as the National Library of Ireland, National Archives and the Crawford Art Gallery.   €8m of this allocation relates to funding to support the transfer of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Audiovisual Sector (21 Oct 2020)

Catherine Martin: The additional funding of €9 million for the audiovisual sector will be allocated to Screen Ireland which is the development agency for the Irish film, television and animation industry.  2021 will continue to bring many challenges to the production of film and screen content in Ireland. Screen Ireland’s mandate is to support Irish films and Irish creative talent in...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Cultural Institutions (21 Oct 2020)

Catherine Martin: Budget 2021 included funding of €8m for the transfer of the National Symphony Orchestra to the National Concert Hall.  This funding will cover the general operating costs of the Orchestra. 

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Oct 2020)

Catherine Martin: All the funding that has been allocated to the Department for 2020 is provided for under specific subheads which are detailed in the Further Revised Estimates for the Department which is available at the following link .

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Oct 2020)

Catherine Martin: In Budget 2021, the Government announced the provision of support for live entertainment in the amount of €50m.  This will include measures for the commercial entertainment sector and will support live entertainment in across the country.  This will build on the pilot live performance scheme in 2020 which was introduced as part of the July Stimulus. ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Caiteachas Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta (21 Oct 2020)

Catherine Martin: Tá sé i gceist agam ceisteanna uimhir 96 agus 97 a fhreagairt in éineacht. Tuigim an obair atá déanta ag TG4 le linn COVID-19 chun foinsí nuachta, oideachais agus faisnéise seirbhíse poiblí a chur ar fáil, ag coinneáil an sceidil mar atá agus á oiriúnú chun freagra a thabhairt ar riachtanais lucht féachana TG4...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Oct 2020)

Catherine Martin: The administration of the Restart Grant Plus for B&Bs is an operational matter for the Board and management of Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to them for further information and direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

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

Catherine Martin: The Recovery and Resilience Plan states that in Level 4 gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools must close. These facilities are not open for group or individual training in Level 4. I recognise that there is great disappointment that gyms and other sports and leisure facilities must close in the Level 5 restrictions which commenced at midnight. Physical activity is very important for...

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

Catherine Martin: I can assure the Deputy that I am acutely aware of the pressures facing those working in the live entertainment industry and related sectors.  That is why the Arts and Culture Recovery Taskforce includes two representatives from the Events Industry Alliance.  The Taskforce is due to Report shortly.  In addition, an amount of €50 million has been provided...

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

Catherine Martin: As part of the July Jobs Stimulus, I announced a special fund of €2.5 million to support the reopening of publicly accessible swimming pools in recognition of the particular challenges pool operators face in reopening to the public. The funding will be distributed to swimming pools through an open and transparent application process administered by Ireland Active (the association for...

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

Catherine Martin: The 'Resilience and Recovery Plan for Living with COVID-19' is a cross-government approach to managing the pandemic for the coming months.It sets out a framework on managing and living with COVID-19 and includes restrictive measures to help us to go about our daily lives as much as possible, while managing the virus.  The framework sets out five levels of response, each with a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Mental Health Services (3 Nov 2020)

Catherine Martin: The Deputy may be aware that I launched a number of new music and performance schemes, to aid employment in the creative industries. The Music Stimulus Package involves three funding schemes designed to help sustain the popular commercial music sector across all music genres, including rock, pop, hip hop, indie, jazz, country and traditional folk. Under this package, a fund of €1.7...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Nov 2020)

Catherine Martin: Given the current epidemiological situation with high incidence of disease, widespread community transmission, and growing hospitalisations and deaths, it has been necessary to put in place very significant restrictions to arrest the current trajectory of the disease and break transmission chains. This means asking people to stay at home and eliminating as much activity and contacts as is...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Nov 2020)

Catherine Martin: In line with the Government-approved “Resilience and Recovery 2020-2021: Plan for Living with COVID-19” gyms and swimming pools, as with all other indoor sports facilities, must close under level 5. The only facilities not covered by this requirement are those set out in the public health regulations concerned. There are no plans to amend the current public health regulations as...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (3 Nov 2020)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 489, 524, 527 and 542 together. In Budget 2021, the Government announced the provision of support for live entertainment in the amount of €50m. This will include measures for the commercial entertainment sector and will support live entertainment across the country. The 2021 supports for the live entertainment sector will be the subject of further...