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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: A new section of guidance for seasonal experiences has been added to the tourism sectoral guidelines for Visitor Attractions, Hotels, and Activity Providers, which are published on the Fáilte Ireland website. Designed to apply primarily to a “fluid, trail-like” seasonal experience or “adventure” in the setting of a visitor attraction or activity –...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 220, 222, 234, 236, 238, 243, 244 and 247 together. I am very aware of the significant impact the COVID-19 crisis has and continues to have on the sectors that my Department supports. The Framework for Restrictive Measuresis a risk management strategy designed to allow individuals, families, businesses and services to better understand, anticipate and prepare...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: A suite of sector-specific guidelines have been published on the Fáilte Ireland website to assist tourism and hospitality businesses reopen and operate in line with Resilience & Recovery 2020-2021: Plan for Living with Covid-19 and the new Work Safely Protocol.  Designed as “living documents”, these guidelines are updated periodically, as required, in line with...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 232 and 248 together. I am very aware of the significant impact the COVID-19 crisis has and continues to have on the sectors that my Department supports. The Framework for Restrictive Measures is a risk management strategy designed to allow individuals, families, businesses and services to better understand, anticipate and prepare for the measures...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Archives (8 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: The Government's Project Ireland 2040 programme is a ten year capital development plan which commits inter alia to the redevelopment of Ireland's National Cultural Institutions, including the redevelopment of the National Archives. Work has already been competed on the removal of archives from the warehouse of the National Archives. The move is part of preparatory works by...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Craoltóirí Seirbhíse Poiblí (8 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: Tá áit níos feiceálaí á lorg ag TG4 ar ardán Freeview i dTuaisceart Éireann. Tá TG4 ag iarraidh ach go háirithe go mbogfaí an cainéal ón áit atá acu faoi láthair ar chainéal 52 go dtí cainéal 8 ar Freeview.  Bhí TG4 páirteach i gcomhairliúchán poiblí le Digital UK...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sport and Recreational Development (8 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: I understand that the event to which the Deputy refers was initiated and supported by Fáilte Ireland.  I am informed by Fáilte Ireland that certain issues relating to this event remain in legal process between the contractor and the National Tourism Development Authority.  It would therefore be inappropriate for me to make any further comment on the matter. I...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (8 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: This Cultural Capital Scheme 2019-2022 focuses on enhancing the existing stock of arts and culture centres that operate as not-for-profit organisations throughout the country and that have a clearly defined arts and culture focus. The Scheme builds on the success of the Arts and Culture Capital Scheme 2016-2018 which saw grants allocated to 134 organisations in 26 counties to refurbish and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (8 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 250 to 253, inclusive, together. I established the Night-time Economy Taskforce earlier this year on 30 July 2020 as one of the priority actions for my Department.This Taskforce is currently examining all the challenges facing the development of a vibrant night time culture and economy such as regulations, licensing laws, transport, and diversity of cultural...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (8 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 255 and 256 together. The €50 million allocated for the sector in 2021 will include measures for the commercial entertainment sector which will build on schemes launched under the July stimulus. Officials in my Department have gained further insights into the sector with the running of a number of schemes in recent months and learnings will be applied...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Small and Medium Enterprises (8 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment has responsibility for business supports for the SME sector to support employment and the development of that sector, and I note that the Deputy has also directed his question to that Department. In addition, the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications provides supports to businesses...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (8 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: The establishment of destination recovery task forces is an operational matter for the Board and management of Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to the agency for any 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: Departmental Staff (8 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: My Department is required to provide information annually to the National Disability Authority (NDA) on the number of persons with disabilities employed on 31st December each year in both the Department and in agencies under its aegis. The NDA has a statutory role in monitoring employment of persons with disabilities in the public sector, arising from Part 5 of the Disability Act 2005, ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: My Department considers the provision of a safe working environment for its staff to be a matter of the highest priority.  I am advised that the necessary steps are in place in my Department to ensure compliance with all relevant provisions of the Work Safety Protocol including those specifically referenced by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (9 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: In line with the recent decision of the Government in regard to restrictions applying at present under Level 3, no live or loud music is permitted at indoor events  – including at wedding receptions. Accordingly, performances by wedding bands at receptions are not currently permitted. Each level of the Plan for Living with Covid-19 contains a “basket” of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Broadcasting Sector (9 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: Section 45 of the Broadcasting Act 2009 sets out the requirement for a review of the effectiveness Children's Commercial Communications Code by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland every 4 years and the submission of this review to the Minister. The current code has been in existence since 2005, and has been updated on two occasions since then. The code regulates broadcast commercial...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Bodies Data (9 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: As Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media I have responsibility for appointments to State Boards for State Agencies under the aegis of my Department.   Appointments to State boards are made via a process managed by the Public Appointments Service (PAS), who operates a dedicated website, www.stateboards.ie, through which it advertises such...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 242, 244 and 246 together. The Government's Plan for Living with Covid-19 is a risk management strategy for the period up to June 2021. It is designed to allow individuals, families, businesses and services better understand, anticipate and prepare for the measures Government might introduce to stop escalation of the transmission of the disease....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (10 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: My Department reimburses employees for Professional Membership Fees. To date in 2020, a total of just over €4,000.00 has been paid in respect of 16 reimbursements. Organisation Amount Paid Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland € 40.00 British Bryological Society € 32.23 ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: On 27 November the Government agreed the approach for easing restrictions, including a phased move to Level 3 nationally, with a number of exceptions in place for the Christmas period. The exceptions for the Christmas period are designed to support people to have a meaningful Christmas, albeit different to other years. The main objective is to stay safe and keep the COVID-19 numbers down so...