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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (13 Jul 2021)

Catherine Martin: I attach the minutes of the first three meetings of the Live Entertainment Working Group.  This Group also met on June 25th however these minutes have not yet been agreed by the Group, this will be done at the next meeting. This group are working with my Department to develop guidelines for the safe operation of the live entertainment sector.  Learnings from the pilot events which...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Meetings (13 Jul 2021)

Catherine Martin: I attach the minutes of a meeting in September 2020 between myself, officials in my Department and representatives from the EIA (Events Industry Alliance).  At the meeting I noted the concerns expressed and thanked the members of the Alliance for its ongoing input and engagement with officials.  I also invited the Alliance to put forward a nominee to participate in the Arts...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (13 Jul 2021)

Catherine Martin: I recognise that protecting workers and retaining tourism jobs and skills is vital to tourism’s recovery. In September 2020, the Tourism Recovery Taskforce submitted a Recovery Plan to me which sets out a number of recommendations, including a recommendation on enhancing sustainable employment, aimed at helping the tourism sector to survive and recover from the pandemic. ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rights of People with Disabilities (13 Jul 2021)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 320 and 321 together. Overall responsibility for coordination of the National Disability and Inclusion Strategy 2017-2021, rests with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. Updates on the progress of the Strategy are published the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth website at...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cyberbullying Issues (14 Jul 2021)

Catherine Martin: The Online Safety and Media Regulation (OSMR) Bill will establish a multi-person Media Commission, including an Online Safety Commissioner, dissolve the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, establish regulatory frameworks for online safety and the regulation of audiovisual media services, and transpose the revised Audiovisual Media Services Directive. It will be the role of the Online...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Schemes (14 Jul 2021)

Catherine Martin: I note the Deputy is asking about grants under part one of the overall Outdoor Dining Enhancement Scheme, which is being delivered in partnership between Fáilte Ireland and Local Authorities across the country. Part One?of the?Scheme (Outdoor Seating and Accessories for Tourism and Hospitality Services) is a grants scheme, supporting investment by individual tourism and hospitality...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (14 Jul 2021)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 106 and 113 together. On 29 June, Government announced the next phase of reopening the economy and society in line with Recovery and Resilience: The Path Ahead, with an emphasis on lower risk activities given the risks posed by the Delta variant. Details of current public health measures can be found online at gov.ie. Gov.ie provides the current...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Bodies (14 Jul 2021)

Catherine Martin: I can advise the deputy that currently 20 State Boards come under the remit of the Dept. of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, the table below outlines the maximum number of positions on each board, the current membership and the number of existing vacancies. Quorums for each of the boards are outlined in the relevant legislation, Articles of Association or Standing Orders,...