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Other Questions: Radio Broadcasting (19 Nov 2020)

Catherine Martin: In relation to the levy waiver, the BAI is statutorily independent in its functions, including the levy waiver. The Deputy indicated, and I am keenly aware from my engagement with them and the ongoing direct engagement of my officials with them, that they are in dire straits. As far as I am concerned, I am looking at all the options to support them. I have committed to that. That is why I...

Other Questions: Radio Broadcasting (19 Nov 2020)

Catherine Martin: Absolutely. The Deputy can let me know if she wants me to get the BAI to engage with her, if that helps. I can arrange that too.

Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (19 Nov 2020)

Catherine Martin: Sorry, has the Deputy changed the question? The question I have before me relates to providing grants and supports to the self-employed and sole traders. I have no problem answering questions about the task force. I only want to know whether the Deputy wants that information as well.

Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (19 Nov 2020)

Catherine Martin: On supporting, what is the exact question the Deputy wants me to answer today?

Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (19 Nov 2020)

Catherine Martin: There are a wide range of supports available to the individuals and businesses whose financial circumstances have been negatively impacted by Covid-19. The particular support depends on the institutional arrangements of the individual or organisation and whether it is a sole trader or an incorporated entity. Detailed information on all supports is provided on gov.ieand a guide to business...

Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (19 Nov 2020)

Catherine Martin: I am very aware there are those in the sector who cannot apply for the CRSS. We met with the Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland, MEAI, last week and we have met with representatives from EPIC. We have asked them to consider what changes could be made to the €5 million pilot scheme. That is not just a scheme, we have seen it up and running. Last weekend saw the first...

Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (19 Nov 2020)

Catherine Martin: Many Deputies feel passionately about the arts, as Deputy Boyd Barrett does. To clarify, it is not my report nor the Department's; this report belongs to those who work in the community, from screen producers to the live events industry to the artists and the cultural institutions. It is their report. These are their recommendations which they have brought to me. It was part of the...

Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (19 Nov 2020)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 8 and 61 together. While absolutely necessary to protect us all, the impact of the public health guidelines has been extremely challenging for the sectors supported by my Department. These sectors are integral to our society; supporting economic activity; and enhancing physical and societal well-being. The public-facing and audience-driven nature of...

Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (19 Nov 2020)

Catherine Martin: I continue to monitor it through the ongoing engagement. It is absolutely critical to provide the correct supports, for example, the €50 million live events scheme, from which I hope some in the Deputy's constituency will benefit. We are tweaking what happened with the €5 million pilot scheme to find ways to reach those we did not reach.. We are looking to see how best we can...

Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (19 Nov 2020)

Catherine Martin: Absolutely, and as a Minister I am keenly aware that we have to be ready if alarm bells ring. We are watching the situation and closely monitoring it. The officials are engaged, there is cross-departmental engagement and we will be ready to react if needs be. Hopefully this will not arise but we have to be ready.

Other Questions: Tourism Industry (19 Nov 2020)

Catherine Martin: The management of Shannon Heritage sites, including their opening arrangements, is an operational matter for Shannon Heritage and Shannon Group plc, which is a commercial State body under the aegis of the Department of Transport. As Shannon Group operates in both the aviation and tourism sectors, it has been severely impacted by Covid-19. With regard to tourism, budget 2021 included a...

Other Questions: Tourism Industry (19 Nov 2020)

Catherine Martin: With regard to Shannon Heritage specifically, a commitment was made by the Minister of State, Deputy Hildegarde Naughton, to provide funding to ensure that Bunratty Castle and Folk Park and King John's Castle, which were due to close at the end of August, could remain open until the end of 2020, subject to public health measures. It is open to Shannon Heritage to explore further the various...

Other Questions: Tourism Industry (19 Nov 2020)

Catherine Martin: I point out the management of Shannon Heritage sites, including their opening arrangements, is an operational matter for Shannon Heritage and the Shannon Group, which is a commercial State body under the aegis of the Department of Transport, not the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. Within my remit, I can point to the extensive supports that have been...

Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic (19 Nov 2020)

Catherine Martin: I thank Deputy Munster for her question. The Government is critically aware of the importance of a vibrant, diverse and independent media, which is essential to our democracy and to our cultural development. The sector is undergoing fundamental change which extends well beyond the current Covid difficulties and there are significant and complex challenges to be faced to ensure a...

Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic (19 Nov 2020)

Catherine Martin: The Future of Media Commission has already been established. It has met twice since its establishment. It has a strategic role in regard to the future vision, structuring and funding of media. On when it will report, it is due to report within nine months. That was announced on the date the commission was established. That is an ambitious timescale given the complexity of the issues...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Census of Population (19 Nov 2020)

Catherine Martin: Since the publication online of the 1901 and 1911 Census returns, a huge volume of records have now been made available online that are invaluable to people in carrying out their own family history research.  On my Departments website;www.irishgenealogy.ie, it is now possible to view the historic Civil Registers of Births, Marriages and Deaths which date back to 1864 and in the case of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Radio Broadcasting (19 Nov 2020)

Catherine Martin: I acknowledge the valuable source of reliable and trustworthy news that local radio offers in a time of uncertainty and with much disinformation in circulation.   Local radio also plays an important role in bringing communities together, strengthening their bonds of solidarity and mutual support. I recognise the challenges faced by the sector due to COVID-19 and am...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Capital Programme (19 Nov 2020)

Catherine Martin: The Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF) was launched in 2018 to provide Exchequer support for larger sports facility projects including swimming pools with at least €100m being made available over the period to 2027.  The criteria used for scoring applications was published in advance of the assessment work commencing. Amongst the criteria used in this...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Administrative Arrangements (19 Nov 2020)

Catherine Martin: Since the foundation of the State, Government Departments and other public bodies follow the reporting of their activities and related matters by the media as a matter of course and have traditionally looked at newspapers.   In this increasingly digital age, reporting and public comment is no longer confined to the pages of newspapers and can often be found in online posts on social...

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

Catherine Martin: Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, my Department has funded a wide range of activities in the cultural sphere, many of which involve the online presentation of events that would normally have taken place live and in-person. These include a myriad of online performances, events such as Cruinniú na nÓg and a wide range of activities presented online by Ireland's...