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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Jun 2021)

Catherine Martin: From 7 June, numbers permitted at organised outdoor events have increased to a maximum of 100 for the majority of venues, with a maximum of 200 for outdoor stadia/venues where there is a minimum capacity of 5,000. This is in addition to the pilot events. In the Government’s plan for living with Covid the focus for the pilot events has been Ireland’s larger and purpose...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Arts Centres (16 Jun 2021)

Catherine Martin: I am very much aware of the situation regarding the Yeats Society Sligo. Officials in my Department have been in regular communication with this organisation. As the Deputy has pointed out, the society has been in existence for 61 years and runs the long-standing and well-recognised annual Yeats summer school, which reaches out to students and lecturers in universities in major cities...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Arts Centres (16 Jun 2021)

Catherine Martin: I thank the Deputy. I acknowledge the tremendous commitment of the many people involved in ensuring popular recognition and appreciation of the life and work of W.B. Yeats. More than any other figure, he personified the Irish cultural revival and informs our understanding of a revolutionary transformation of Ireland. The greatest among our literary figures of the age, Yeats is acknowledged...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (16 Jun 2021)

Catherine Martin: The development and administration of the Outdoor Dining Enhancement Scheme, including eligibility criteria, are operational matters for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have asked the agency to provide further information directly 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 Supports (16 Jun 2021)

Catherine Martin: The Outdoor Dining Enhancement Scheme comprises of two parts, which are being delivered in partnership between Fáilte Ireland and Local Authorities across the country.Although neither I nor my Department has any role in the development and administration of this scheme, Fáilte Ireland has advised that County Longford has not been excluded from this scheme. With regard to Part One of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Library (16 Jun 2021)

Catherine Martin: The Office of the Chief Herald is an integral part of the National Library of Ireland (NLI). The NLI adds to its collections each year through donations and purchases. It purchased the letters referred to by the Deputy and this has been catalogued and is listed on the NLI website (Manuscript No. 51212 and website link ) The letters were purchased at auction last year in London and had a...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artists' Remuneration (16 Jun 2021)

Catherine Martin: The Arts and Culture Recovery Taskforce report Life Worth Living, was published in November 2020 and made ten recommendations for the sector. The recommendations included a proposal to pilot a basic income scheme for a three-year period in the arts, culture, audiovisual and live performance and events sectors. I was delighted that as part of the National Economic Recovery Plan launched on...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Electric Vehicles (16 Jun 2021)

Catherine Martin: As I have previously advised the House in my replies to Parliamentary Question No. 429 of 28th April (), and Parliamentary Question No. 578 of 24th March (), my department does not operate any vehicles.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (17 Jun 2021)

Catherine Martin: Under the current COVID-19 Regulations, taking account of public health advice, indoor guided tours are not permitted. However, in line with the provisions for small outdoor events, outdoor guided tours are permitted for up to 15 participants (not including those present in a professional capacity – e.g. the tour guide). The Government is due to meet later this month to decide on...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (17 Jun 2021)

Catherine Martin: The first pilot event, in a series of events to roll out over June and July, was curated by the National Concert Hall and saw James Vincent McMorrow and Sorcha Richardson perform in the Iveagh Gardens in Dublin. The OPW partnered with my Department and the NCH to deliver this concert and there was no charge for the use of the Iveagh Gardens as this was a Government approved pilot event....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (17 Jun 2021)

Catherine Martin: The first pilot event, in a series of events to roll out over June and July, was curated by the National Concert Hall and saw James Vincent McMorrow and Sorcha Richardson, perform in the Iveagh Gardens in Dublin. The OPW partnered with my Department and the NCH to deliver this concert and there was no charge for the use of the Iveagh Gardens as this was a Government approved pilot event. ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (17 Jun 2021)

Catherine Martin: Following the recent Government decision to prepare for the safe reopening of live cultural, sporting and entertainment events, my Department has prepared a programme of pilot live events for June and July. This broad programme includes sporting, cultural and live entertainment events, both indoors and outdoors. These pilot events will allow for sports, arts, culture and entertainment...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (17 Jun 2021)

Catherine Martin: My Department uses social media to promote the wide range of schemes and programmes operated under its auspices and it uses digital content to support engagement with citizens and communities across Ireland. Effective communication with the public and stakeholders is essential in achieving the Department’s goals, particularly in relation to programmes such as Creative Ireland which is...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (17 Jun 2021)

Catherine Martin: Effective communication with the public and stakeholders is essential in achieving my Department’s goals. The Department uses social media, amongst other channels, to promote the wide range of schemes and programmes operated under its auspices and it uses digital content to support engagement with citizens and communities across Ireland. Total costs of €47,829.65 (ex VAT) were...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (17 Jun 2021)

Catherine Martin: I have been informed by officials that no funding has been allocated to or contracts entered into for public relations services by the Department. My Department is actively engaged in delivering 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 Department. Communications...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Policies (17 Jun 2021)

Catherine Martin: My Department has a wide-ranging remit across a number of sectors that contribute significantly to our economy while also supporting individual and community well-being right across Ireland. Many of these sectors have experienced severe impacts due to the global Covid-19 pandemic and associated public health measures my Department has continued to make significant progress across all areas...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Equality Issues (17 Jun 2021)

Catherine Martin: In the context of meeting its obligations,under Section 42 of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014,to have regard in performing its functions of the need to eliminate discrimination and to promote equality of opportunity and treatment for staff, my Department is working towards increasing access to employment in the Department for persons from minority and or disadvantaged...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Covid-19 Tests (22 Jun 2021)

Catherine Martin: Pilot events are necessary as proof of concept for the safe management of events while Covid-19 is still circulating in our communities and to evaluate and build confidence in the Covid-19 guidance and event management protocols developed by the culture and sports sectors. The pilot events will use a range of measures to militate against Covid-19, including reduced attendances, social...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Covid-19 Tests (22 Jun 2021)

Catherine Martin: There are still a number of test events to take place, as outlined last month when we announced that events would take place in various indoor and outdoor venues. Today's announcement of antigen testing and reduced social distancing shows that progress is being made. The reason this was not the case with the Iveagh Gardens event was because it was the first pilot event. As the Deputy will...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Covid-19 Tests (22 Jun 2021)

Catherine Martin: I think we are all in agreement that we want there to be a return to economically viable live performances as soon as possible, and there are many reasons to be optimistic. Even today, the hospitalisation and ICU numbers are very positive. I fully appreciate the lead-in times in planning and delivering events. However, I cannot give a definite timeframe for when this will happen. What I...