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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Funding (24 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: In response to the challenges being experienced by the Coach Tourism sector the Government provided €10m to fund the Coach Tourism Business Continuity Scheme. The scheme is administered by Fáilte Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for with further details regarding the administration of the scheme. Please let my private office know if you do...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Offices (24 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: Breastfeeding mothers in my Department have access to secure and private rest rooms in four Departmental locations, some of which are shared with other Government Departments. These spaces are also available to staff who become unwell or to pregnant staff who may need to rest. Mothers who return to work in my Department following maternity leave are advised of their entitlements to paid...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (24 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: The administration of the relevant business continuity schemes referred to by the Deputy is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly I have referred the Deputy's question to them for 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: Ministerial Advisers (24 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: The names and contact details for each special adviser requested for appointment by me are: Tanya Warren Tanya.warren@tcagsm.gov.ie Juno McEnroe Juno.mcenroe@tcagsm.gov.ie

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff (24 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: I am informed that the number of staff employed in my Department by gender and by civil service salary scale on18th February 2021 is as laid out in the table below. The Deputy should note that the table does not differentiate between officers on personal pension contribution (PPC) and non personal pension contribution (non PPC) salary scales, as differences between these scales provide for...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Reviews (24 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: The information requested by the Deputy in respect of those live studies, reviews and research currently underway or commissioned by my Department is set out in the table below. Title, research body and date commenced Details of Study / Review / Research Completion Date and Publication EPIC-MUSS (Research Body-DCU School of Arts Education and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (24 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 261 and 278 together. I recognise the essential role of the local print media sector as the providers of reliable and relevant local news. The importance of a strong and independent media sector has been highlighted in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. The production and publication of newspapers, journals and periodicals and the distribution of those...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: I am acutely aware of the challenges facing all musicians who rely on live performance to sustain their livelihoods on foot of necessary public health restrictions. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Television Licence Fee (24 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: The Programme for Government provided for the establishment of the Future of Media Commission to consider the future of print, broadcast, and online media in a platform agnostic fashion. The independent commission, chaired by Professor Brian MacCraith, is tasked with examining the challenges facing the sector and to consider the extent to which the current models of delivery are the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council (24 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: The pandemic has had a devastating impact on the arts and culture sectors. I am very conscious of the unprecedented nature of the challenge facing those in the live performance sector, not least from a financial point of view. The increased allocation of €50m to the Arts Council brings its 2021 allocation to €130m. The Arts Council is independent in its funding decisions under...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (24 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: As Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media, I have no role or authority to award educational status to any individual group.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Fáilte Ireland (24 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: Fáilte Ireland recently launched the Tourism Business Continuity Scheme. The administration of the scheme is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's question to them for 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 Project Funding (24 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: My Department provides capital funding to Fáilte Ireland to invest in tourism attractions and experiences across the country. Fáilte Ireland's Platforms for Growth Tourism Investment Programme (2019-2025) is part of its Grants Scheme for Large Tourism Projects and aims to invest in the type of tourism attractions and experiences that visitors are seeking. Fáilte Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: I am acutely aware of the challenges facing all musicians who rely on live performance to sustain their livelihoods on foot of necessary public health restrictions. The COVID-19 Business Aid Scheme is operated by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment as one of a number of horizontal support across all sectors of the economy. An allocation of €50 million was made in...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (24 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: I understand the Deputy has clarified that he is referring to leisure boat operators who operate primarily in the tourism sector. A €26m COVID-19 Adaptation fund for tourism businesses was made available under the July Stimulus Package. This funding was provided to tourism businesses, including eligible cruise hire companies and boat tour operators, to contribute towards the cost of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (24 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: The Report of the Joint Committee was launched on 12 July 2018, shortly after the Government published its Audiovisual Action Plan on 27 June 2018. The Report made 11 Specific Conclusions and Recommendations, many of which reflect or complement the actions set out in the Audiovisual Action Plan which is in train and whose implementation is overseen by a Steering Group comprising...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (24 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: Where individuals believe they are being deprived of employment rights, they may make a complaint to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) where the matter can be dealt with by way of mediation or adjudication leading to a decision that is enforceable through the District Court. WRC inspectors can also be asked to investigate breaches of employment legislation or complaints arising...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (24 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: I have been informed by officials in my Department that no funding has been allocated to, or contracts entered into, for awareness-raising campaigns relating to Covid-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. My Department is actively engaged in delivering Covid-19 information and communications to the public and to stakeholders through various channels, including traditional and social...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (24 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: I have been advised by Fáilte Ireland that an outdoor dining scheme is under development and has not yet been finalised. The development of such a scheme is an operational matter for 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: Public Procurement Contracts (25 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: My Department is engaged in significant capital investment projects under Project 2040 across all the National Cultural Institutions which include both the National Gallery of Ireland and National Archives. Under the Public Spending Code, and the Capital Works Management Framework, my Department acts as the Approving Authority with responsibility for granting the approvals required at...