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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (21 Jan 2021)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 115, 117, 118 and 123 together. The Government has already responded to the challenges facing the arts, and culture sector through a number of recent measures. Some €25 million was provided in June, including €20 million for the Arts Council, as well as additional supports for regional museums. A further €29 million was announced in the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Funding (27 Jan 2021)

Catherine Martin: A key measure in Budget 2021 was the provision of an additional €55m in Business Continuity funding to support strategic tourism businesses. This funding will be administered by Fáilte Ireland who are considering all sectors within tourism and are particularly mindful of those that have not been able to avail of other Government supports, such as the COVID Restrictions Support...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Grant Payments (27 Jan 2021)

Catherine Martin: The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question and associated correspondence to them for consideration 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: Tourism Funding (27 Jan 2021)

Catherine Martin: Budget 2021 included a number of substantial measures to support and strengthen the tourism sector and are supplemented by the economy-wide business supports and social welfare measures. A key measure in Budget 2021 was the provision of an additional €55m in Business Continuity funding to support strategic tourism businesses. This funding will be administered by Fáilte Ireland who...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Schemes (27 Jan 2021)

Catherine Martin: As the Government’s development agency for the arts, the Arts Council is the major funder of the arts in Ireland. The Arts Council's grant from the Irish Exchequer in 2021 is €130 million. The Arts Council supports high quality writing in English and in Irish but does not offer support for writing in areas such as screenwriting, journalism, history, religious writing,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Schemes (27 Jan 2021)

Catherine Martin: An allocation of €50 million was made in Budget 2021 for the live performance sector. It is intended that the rollout of the funding would include measures that will build on grant schemes launched under the July stimulus, such as the pilot "Live Performance Support Scheme" and the "Music Industry Stimulus Package". Officials in my Department have gained valuable insights from these...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 Jan 2021)

Catherine Martin: The administration of the Stay and Spend Initiative is a matter for the Department of Finance. I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for further information and direct reply on the amount spent by them on marketing and advertising the stay and spend initiative. 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: Local Authority Funding (27 Jan 2021)

Catherine Martin: My Department provides supports to Local Authorities under a range of schemes across its remit. Details of allocation under these schemes and funding provided to Local Authorities in each of the years 2018 to 2020 and to date in 2021 are set out in the link below. Details in respect of individual schemes can be made available to the Deputy by my officials on request.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (27 Jan 2021)

Catherine Martin: Budget 2021 provided a significant package of tax and fiscal measures to build the resilience of the economy and to help vulnerable but viable businesses across all sectors. These measures are in addition to the July Stimulus measures, including the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme, tax warehousing, low cost loans and commercial rates waivers. A key measure in Budget 2021 was the provision...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Ireland (27 Jan 2021)

Catherine Martin: The funding allocated to Culture Ireland for the promotion of Irish arts globally in the years 2019, 2020 and 2021 is as follows: Year Amount 2019 €4.6m 2020 €4.6m 2021 €4.6m

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 Jan 2021)

Catherine Martin: The sectors under the aegis of my Department have been among the most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic across our economy. In particular, the crisis has utterly changed the operating landscape for the Tourism, Sport, Arts and Culture, and Live Entertainment sectors. In terms of economic impact, tourism is undoubtedly amongst Ireland’s most important indigenous economic sectors. It...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Disability Act Employment Targets (27 Jan 2021)

Catherine Martin: My Department is obliged to report every year to the National Disability Authority (NDA) on the number of persons with disabilities employed at 31stDecember. This information is published on the website of the NDA - nda.ie. My Department was formed in its current configuration in 2020. The relevant statistics for 2020 are currently being collated to meet statutory reporting deadlines in...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Appointments to State Boards (27 Jan 2021)

Catherine Martin: As Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media I have responsibility for appointments to 21 State Boards under the aegis of my Department. You may wish to note that information in respect of the membership of these State Boards and others is available from www.StateBoards.ie. In respect of appointments and reappointments since I became Minister, the table below outlines 19...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: State Bodies (27 Jan 2021)

Catherine Martin: As Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media I have responsibility for the State Boards listed below. You may wish to note that the level of fees, where applicable to Chairpersons and Board Members, is set by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform with reference to the pay of the organisation’s CEO. Reference to remuneration for chairs and members of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 Jan 2021)

Catherine Martin: I have been informed by officials in my Department that no funding has been allocated to the Covid-19 communications strategy since the beginning of the pandemic. My Department is actively engaged in delivering Covid-19 communications with the public and with stakeholders through various channels. This work is carried out in-house by the communications team and other teams within the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 Jan 2021)

Catherine Martin: I have been informed by officials in my Department that no funding has been spent on the COVID-19 communications strategy since the beginning of the pandemic. My Department is actively engaged in delivering COVID-19 communications with the public and with stakeholders through various channels. This work is carried out in-house by the communications team and other teams within the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (28 Jan 2021)

Catherine Martin: In light of the details supplied, I believe the Deputy is enquiring about food tourism and related complementarity between the three sectors specified - namely fishing, agriculture and tourism. Accordingly, since this is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland, I am referring the Deputy’s question to the agency for direct reply. Please contact my office if you do not receive a...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Travel Trade Sector (28 Jan 2021)

Catherine Martin: Tourism is a key industry in the Irish economy providing employment in every town and village throughout the country. The Recovery Plan submitted to me by the Tourism Recovery Taskforce is an important tool in planning for recovery. I, along with my colleagues in Government, working with the industry, will continue to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism sector and work...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Arts Policy (1 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: I thank the Senator for raising this important matter in a period when Covid-19 has effectively closed down the arts and culture sector. The restrictions have severely affected the livelihoods of many artists and creative workers. The limitations on indoor and outdoor events, social distancing and travel restrictions have had a severe impact on the arts, culture, live entertainment and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Arts Policy (1 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: While I would love to be able to pursue this issue, it will not come from my Department. My role is to advocate for it strongly. I know the sector and the arts community are aware I am doing that. The recommendation for a pilot universal basic income is a very exciting proposal. UBI was never to be seen as a handout and I definitely do not see it as such. That goes against the very...