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

Catherine Martin: Platforms for Growth is Fáilte Ireland's platform-based approach to large-scale capital investment in tourism product, and targets investment in line with specific "platforms" identified as a priority for tourists on the basis of research and insights. As the administration of this scheme is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland, I have referred the Deputy’s...

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

Catherine Martin: Fáilte Ireland’s Destination Towns initiative is a capital investment scheme for Local Authorities to enhance public spaces in developed and emerging tourism destinations in a way that will engage tourists and enhance their experience.  As the administration of this scheme is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland, I have referred the Deputy’s question to...

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

Catherine Martin: I am advised that  my Department does not operate any vehicles . The table below sets out the information requested in respect of  those vehicles operated by bodies under the aegis of my Department. Agency Vehicles (Petrol) Vehicles (Diesel) Vehicles (Hybrid) Total Number of ICE Vehicles  Non ICE Vehicles (All...

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

Catherine Martin: I am acutely aware of the challenges facing those who rely on live performance to sustain their livelihoods on foot of necessary public health restrictions. The Government's response to the impact of the pandemic on the sector and the economy generally is comprised of a broad range of supports delivered across a range of Departments.  The Pandemic Unemployment...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Media Pluralism (24 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: Under the Competition Act 2002 (as amended), proposed mergers or acquisitions meeting certain criteria must be notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, CCPC. The CCPC must then examine the notification and decide if the merger may proceed on competition grounds. Media mergers which have received the CCPC's determination to proceed must also be notified...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Funding (24 Mar 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...

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

Catherine Martin: I understand that the Deputy is referring to the Tourism Business Continuity Scheme. The first phase closed for applications on 8th March and phase 2 will be launched shortly. The scheme is administered by Fáilte Ireland and I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for further information on this scheme and  direct reply to the Deputy.  Please contact my...

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

Catherine Martin: I am aware of the issues faced by the tourism and hospitality industry, including businesses such as the one to which the Deputy is referring specifically. I understand the difficulties that COVID-19-related restrictions pose for couples on their special day and the impact on businesses servicing weddings. Nonetheless COVID-19 is a highly infectious disease, which spreads when individuals...

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

Catherine Martin: I understand that the Deputy is referring to PQ 10224/21 regarding the provision of supports to charter boat operators. I am informed that Fáilte Ireland has now issued a substantive reply to the Deputy in respect of that PQ.

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

Catherine Martin: I understand that the Deputy is referring to Fáilte Ireland's Tourism Business Continuity Scheme. The administration of the scheme is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. I have accordingly referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply to the Deputy. Please contact my private office if you have not received a reply within ten working days.

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

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 54 and 55 together. The revised plan for managing the virus COVID-19 Resilience and Recovery 2021 - The Path Ahead sets out information on the staggered start of easing of other areas of restriction with a focus on outdoor activities including sport.  For guidance purposes dance has been included under sports under the different levels of the Plan....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Communications (25 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: The information requested by the Deputy in respect of the dedicated email addresses for my Department and those bodies under its aegis as required for circular 25/2016 is set out in the table below. Organisation Contact Email D/TCAGSM Secretary.General@tcagsm.gov.ie Arts Council pqs@artscouncil.ie ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Protected Disclosures (25 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 58 and 59 together. As required under Section 22 of the Protected Disclosure Act 2014 my Department publishes an annual report setting out the number of protected disclosures made to it in the course of the immediately preceding year and certain other information relating to any such protected disclosures. I can confirm to the Deputy that no protected...

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

Catherine Martin: Since September 2020, the Government has been applying restrictions in line with the Framework for Restrictive Measures contained in the Resilience and Recovery 2020-2021: Plan for Living with COVID-19 and included again as an Appendix to the recent COVID-19 Resilience and Recovery 2021: The Path Ahead.  Public Health advice is clear that this Framework continues...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta (25 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: As the Deputy will be aware, the Programme for Government commits to undertaking a review of the organisational and governance structures of Údarás na Gaeltachta, including the selection/election process of the Board. The Deputy may also be aware that the current board of Údarás na Gaeltachta was appointed on 16 January 2018 for a 5-year period to 15 January 2023...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Policy Functions (25 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: As the Deputy will be aware, the overall responsibility for Policy decisions in relation to Disability Services lies with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. My Department is represented on the National Disability Inclusion Strategy Steering Group which meets quarterly under the chairmanship of Minister of State,  Anne Rabbitte T.D. and provides...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (31 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: All tourism funding schemes are designed and operated by Fáilte Ireland as the National Tourism Development Authority. With specific regard to outdoor dining, Fáilte Ireland has today announced an Outdoor Dining Enhancement Scheme for developing outdoor dining capacity nationwide. As the development and delivery of this Scheme is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (31 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: In line with the plan set out in COVID-19 Resilience & Recovery 2021: The Path Ahead, after taking full account of the current status of COVID-19 in the community and the public health advice, the Government yesterday announced a limited phased easing of some Level 5 restrictions for the month of April, to commence on 12th April. Notwithstanding this position, for the moment and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (31 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: I was pleased to recently announce a new €50 million suite of support measures for the live entertainment sector. As part of this suite of supports, an allocation of €25 million is being made available under the Live Performance Support Scheme 2021. This scheme builds on the successful outcomes of the pilot Live Performance Support Scheme (LPSS) in 2020, which provided...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Legal Cases (31 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: I am advised that no instances of litigation, or threats of litigation, arising from the inclusion of social clauses in public procurement contracts relevant to my Department have been brought to the attention of my Department during the period specified by the Deputy.