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

Catherine Martin: A suite of sectoral guidance for tourism businesses is available on the Fáilte Ireland website, developed in line with the Government’s COVID-19 Resilience and Recovery 2021: The Path Ahead plan and the Work Safely Protocol, and updated regularly in line with the evolving public health situation and related restrictions. The guidance in relation to all sectors of hospitality has...

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

Catherine Martin: My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of developing national tourism policy. The implementation of that policy is a matter for the tourism agencies, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland, as well as other bodies. Under the Tourist Traffic Acts 1939-2016, Fáilte Ireland has specific power and functions in relation to the mandatory registration and...

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

Catherine Martin: Administration of the Covid-19 Adaptation Fund 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 May 2021)

Catherine Martin: In line with the recommendation in the Tourism Recovery Plan, a Recovery Oversight Group was appointed in December 2020. The purpose of the Group is to oversee the implementation of the Recovery Plan produced by the Tourism Recovery Taskforce and monitor the sector’s recovery from the COVID crisis. The Recovery Oversight Group is made up of an independent chairperson and 8 other...

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

Catherine Martin: The matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. I have referred this question to them for direct response to the Deputy. 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (25 May 2021)

Catherine Martin: Subject to the prevailing public health situation, the Government has been delivering a phased easing of public health restrictions over the period since April this year. The Government continues to keep the situation over review with a view to continuing to reopen sectors, services and activities as the public health situation allows. The public health advice prepared by the National...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cybersecurity Policy (25 May 2021)

Catherine Martin: For reasons of operational and national security it would not be appropriate to disclose details, including costs, of my Department’s cyber security arrangements, or those of State Agencies under my remit. Any information in relation to cyber security tools and services could assist criminals in identifying potential vulnerabilities in cybersecurity arrangements. Therefore it is...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (26 May 2021)

Catherine Martin: The Government has confirmed that from 7 June, subject to the public health situation at the time, outdoor services in restaurants and bars can recommence, with groups limited to a maximum of 6 people. Previous requirements that alcohol could only be served to those also ordering a substantial meal will not apply.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (26 May 2021)

Catherine Martin: In line with the recommendation in the Tourism Recovery Plan, a Recovery Oversight Group was appointed in December 2020. The purpose of the Group is to oversee the implementation of the Recovery Plan produced by the Tourism Recovery Taskforce and monitor the sector’s recovery from the COVID crisis. The Recovery Oversight Group is made up of an independent chairperson and 8 other...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Online Safety (26 May 2021)

Catherine Martin: The Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill will, among other things, establish a regulatory framework for online safety to be overseen by an Online Safety Commissioner as part of a wider Media Commission. The goal of this regulatory framework will be to tackle the availability of defined categories of harmful online content through systemic oversight over how certain online services deliver...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (26 May 2021)

Catherine Martin: Decisions on COVID-19 public health measures are the responsibility of Government and are made by Cabinet, on foot of advice from NPHET and the Minister for Health. In line with the plan set out in The Path Aheadthe Government has been implementing a limited phased easing of some restrictions through the month of May. Later this month, the Government will make further decisions which should...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (26 May 2021)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 114 to 118, inclusive, together. I can confirm that my Department has received correspondence on this matter and my officials have made a number of enquiries in relation to the issues involved and will be responding in due course. I wish to advise the Deputy that matters relating social assistance schemes such as Disability Allowance, are primarily for the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cybersecurity Policy (26 May 2021)

Catherine Martin: For reasons of operational and national security it would not be appropriate to disclose details, including costs, of my Department’s cyber security arrangements, or those of the State Agencies under my remit. Any information in relation to cyber security tools and services could assist criminals in identifying potential vulnerabilities in cybersecurity arrangements. Therefore,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cybersecurity Policy (26 May 2021)

Catherine Martin: For reasons of operational and national security it would not be appropriate to disclose details, including costs, of my Department’s cyber security arrangements, or those of the State Agencies under my remit. Any information in relation to cyber security tools and services could assist criminals in identifying potential vulnerabilities in cybersecurity arrangements. Therefore,...

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

Catherine Martin: Drive-in cinemas are not allowed to operate under the current regulations under Section 31A of the Health Act 1947 which set out the public health restrictions in place at present. Subject to the prevailing public health situation, the Government has been delivering a phased easing of public health restrictions over the period since April this year. The Government continues to keep the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Legislative Measures (1 Jun 2021)

Catherine Martin: The Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill will, among other things, establish a regulatory framework for online safety to be overseen by an Online Safety Commissioner as part of a wider Media Commission. The goal of this regulatory framework will be to tackle the availability of defined categories of harmful online content through systemic oversight over how certain online services deliver...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (1 Jun 2021)

Catherine Martin: My role as Minister with responsibility for leading the coordination of the Decade of Centenaries 2012-2023 Programme is to help ensure that the events of this important and formative period in our history and related themes, are meaningfully, proportionately and sensitively remembered. Throughout the Decade of Centenaries, our local authorities have encouraged and supported authentic...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Orchestras (1 Jun 2021)

Catherine Martin: Following the publication of the report by RTÉ that it commissioned from independent consultants Helen Boaden and Mediatique on the RTÉ Orchestras entitled RTÉ Orchestras Ensuring a Sustainable Future, the Government  agreed in principle that the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra (RTÉ NSO) should come within the remit of the National Concert Hall (NCH). The...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (1 Jun 2021)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 289 and 305 together. I am pleased to advise that the Government has announced that cinemas, including drive-in cinemas can reopen from 7 June 2021. Until then, Drive-in cinemas remain closed under the regulations currently in place under Section 31A of the Health Act 1947. Subject to the prevailing public health situation, the Government has been...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (1 Jun 2021)

Catherine Martin: Circus has a long tradition in Ireland, incorporating classical or traditional circus and contemporary circus. Both strands are valued artistically, with classical circus having a long working history in Ireland, while contemporary circus practice is relatively new. The Arts Act 2003 cites circus as one of nine art forms. As an art form, circus attracts high audience numbers each year...