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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (25 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: The July Stimulus and 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. In regard to tourism these measures include: - The first phase of the Tourism Business Continuity Scheme was launched on 11th February by Fáilte Ireland to help strategic tourism business...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Responsibilities (25 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: Section 2 of the Arts Act 2003 defines the arts to mean any creative or interpretive expression (whether traditional or contemporary) in whatever form, and including, in particular, visual arts, theatre, literature, music, dance, opera, film, circus and architecture. Dance is a widely practised artform in Ireland and covers activities which range from highly trained professional dancers who...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (25 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: I note that the Deputy asked this question recently. I refer the Deputy to my reply ( PQ 5520/21, Dáil Number 235) where I referred the question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply. I understand that Fáilte Ireland wrote to the Deputy on 22 February 2021. Please advise my private office if you have not yet received this information.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (25 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: The July Stimulus and 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. I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for further details on the financial and business supports they have made available in the past year including supports for the sea...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Pension Provisions (25 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: As Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, I have responsibility for the governance of RTÉ to ensure the company is fully compliant with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State bodies and the governance functions included in the legislative and regulatory framework for broadcasting. The RTÉ Superannuation Scheme is a funded, contributory defined...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (25 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: The July Stimulus and 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. Most recently Fáilte Ireland launched a Tourism Business Continuity Scheme (TBCS) to provide support to providers of certain tourism services who have been unable to qualify for assistance under...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: European Council Meetings (25 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: In the period specified by the Deputy, two European Council Education, Youth Culture and Sport (EYCS) meetings in relation to those sectors under the remit of my Department. The table below provides details of these meetings both of which were held on 1st December 2020. I attended the EYCS Council - Ministers for Culture and Media while my colleague Minister of State Chambers attended the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (25 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 116 and 117 together. The information requested by the Deputy in respect of those procurement contracts entered into by my Department for Covid-19 related spending in 2020 and 2021 via negotiated procedure without prior publication, is set out in the table below. This procurement was necessitated to ensure the continued operational capability of the Department...

An Ghaeilge agus An Ghaeltacht: Ráitis (3 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: Sílim go bhfuil an Taoiseach chun cúpla focal a rá.

An Ghaeilge agus An Ghaeltacht: Ráitis (3 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCeann Comhairle agus leis na Teachtaí. Cuireann sé an-áthas orm labhairt leo anseo inniu agus muid i lár Sheachtain na Gaeilge. Tá go leor ag tarlú faoi láthair i saol na Gaeilge agus na Gaeltachta. Cuireann sé gliondar i mo chroí i gcónaí an grá atá ag pobal labhartha na Gaeilge dár...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 255 and 270 together. The current epidemiological situation is such that Government does not consider it appropriate to move to a level under the COVID-19 Resilience and Recovery 2021: the Path Aheadthat would provide for the reopening of indoor auditoriums, conferencing and event centres. The Government's clear message at the present time is for people to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (3 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 256, 297 and 298 together. The EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) has provisionally applied since 21st September 2017, meaning that duties on 98% of products (tariff lines) that the EU trades with Canada have been removed. CETA covers virtually all facets of economic activity. Article 7 of CETA, similar to the vast majority of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 257, 295, 301 and 306 together. I am advised by Fáilte Ireland that contrary to some reports the proposed Outdoor Dining Scheme is still in development and has not been finalised. As the development of the scheme is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland, I have referred the Deputies’ questions to them for further information. Please...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: As part of the July stimulus package and in response to the challenges being experienced by the Coach Tourism sector the Government provided €10m to fund the Coach Tourism Business Continuity Scheme which is administered by Fáilte Ireland.  The scheme opened for applications last October and I understand allocations are being made this week....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Semi-State Bodies (3 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: As Minister for Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media, I have responsibility for the governance of RTÉ to ensure the company is fully compliant with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State bodies and the governance functions included in the legislative and regulatory framework for broadcasting. The RTÉ Superannuation Scheme is a funded,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Public Procurement Contracts (3 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: My Department strives to ensure that there is an appropriate focus on best procurement practice and that procedures are in place to ensure compliance with all relevant guidelines to the greatest extent possible. Where exceptions do arise, as provided for under the provisions of Department of Finance Circular 40/02, the Department provides the details of such instances to the Comptroller and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: While I have not met the group in question as part of my Departmental duties, in the interest of completeness, representatives from the group spoke at an informal Green Party video conference on March 1 which I attended. I understand that officials from my Department have not met the group.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Value Added Tax (3 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: I appointed the Recovery Oversight Group in December 2020 to oversee the implementation of the Tourism Recovery Plan produced by the Tourism Recovery Taskforce and to monitor the sector’s recovery from the COVID crisis. The Recovery Oversight Group submitted its first report to me on 15th February. The report had a number of recommendations, one of which was to extend the 9% VAT...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: As part of the July stimulus package and in response to the challenges being experienced by the Coach Tourism sector the Government provided €10m to fund the Coach Tourism Business Continuity Scheme which is administered by Fáilte Ireland. The scheme opened for applications last October and I understand allocations are being made this week. I have referred the Deputy’s...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 267, 275, 276 and 278 together. I am acutely aware of the challenges facing those working in the live entertainment sector 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 envisaged that the rollout of...