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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Raidió Teilifís Éireann (9 Sep 2021)

Catherine Martin: As Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media, I have responsibility for the governance of RTÉ including the legislative and regulatory framework for broadcasting.  Section 91 of the Broadcasting Act provides for the RTÉ pension Scheme.  In addition, Section 85 of the RTÉ Superannuation Scheme provides that a pension granted, under the provisions...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (15 Sep 2021)

Catherine Martin: I can advise that my Department has not engaged the services of the organisation outlined.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Government Communications (15 Sep 2021)

Catherine Martin: I understand the devastating impact that Covid-19 has had on all areas of the events industry, and I have endeavoured to make sure that the voices of those in this sector have been heard.  I have personally met with the organisations and businesses listed in the below table and officials in my Department have continued contact with these organisations and others on a regular basis...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (15 Sep 2021)

Catherine Martin: At its meeting on 31 August, Government agreed on the return to outdoor and indoor events from 6 September at the following capacity levels and with maximum available social distancing between groups: -  Indoors – for vaccinated/recovered people and accompanying minors- 60% capacity  -Outdoors - for vaccinated/recovered people and accompanying minors- 75%...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Legislative Process (15 Sep 2021)

Catherine Martin: My Department has prepared one bill in the period specified by the Deputy - the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill. This bill has not yet been published. A  Regulatory Impact Assessment entitled Regulatory Impact Analysis – Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill – November 2020 was completed and is available...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (15 Sep 2021)

Catherine Martin: Details of the amount paid in late interest payments and penalty (compensation) payments by my Department and all Government departments are published by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment on a quarterly basis. I have attached the relevant links below: enterprise.gov.ie/en/Publications/Prompt-Payment-Returns-Gov ernment-Departments-2021.html....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (15 Sep 2021)

Catherine Martin: The amounts paid in late interest payments and penalty payments by Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland are operational matters for both tourism agencies. I have accordingly referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland and Tourism 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 (16 Sep 2021)

Catherine Martin: On 31 August, the Government published a plan - COVID-19: Reframing the Challenge, Continuing Our Recovery and Reconnecting.  The Government has agreed that during the period between 1 September and 22 October, we will continue our careful and gradual approach to reopening, while supporting maximum reach of the vaccine programme and allowing time to achieve the full benefits for all...

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

Catherine Martin: My Department adheres to its health and safety obligations, including face coverings. In that context, I can assure the Deputy that all decisions in this regard are informed by the relevant public health guidelines and HSA advice. 

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Sep 2021)

Catherine Martin: My Department has received the Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland pre-Budget 2022 submission and I hope to meet with the Council in the coming weeks to listen to their concerns about tourism-related supports required for their sector. Funding for 2022 is subject to the annual estimates discussions and details of funding for next year will be confirmed in next month's Budget.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Sep 2021)

Catherine Martin: The Creative Ireland Programme is a culture-based programme led by my department to promote individual, community and national wellbeing. Its core proposition is that participation in arts, cultural and heritage-based activities drives personal and collective creativity, with significant implications for individual and societal wellbeing and achievement. Under the Creative...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Sep 2021)

Catherine Martin: On 31 August, the Government published a plan - COVID-19: Reframing the Challenge, Continuing Our Recovery and Reconnecting. The Government has agreed that during the period between 1 September and 22 October, we will continue our careful and gradual approach to reopening, while supporting maximum reach of the vaccine programme. The Plan emphasises the importance of personal responsibility...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Properties (21 Sep 2021)

Catherine Martin: Neither my Department nor any of the bodies under its aegis are involved in the direct provision of services to the public. However, the National Cultural Institutions under the aegis of this Department are open to members of the public. Details of the relevant bodies together with contact / website details are set out in the table below. Body Head Office ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Communications (21 Sep 2021)

Catherine Martin: I can confirm that I have not deleted text messages or email correspondence related to Government or official communications at any point.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cybersecurity Policy (22 Sep 2021)

Catherine Martin: The IT infrastructure for my Department is monitored for security breaches on a 24/7 basis. My Department readily engages with the National Cyber Security Centre, Government agencies and security partners but for reasons of operational and national security it would not be appropriate to disclose details of my Department’s cyber security arrangements. Any information in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Flexible Work Practices (22 Sep 2021)

Catherine Martin: The Government has committed, in the Programme for Government, to mandating public sector employees to move to 20% home and remote working. In line with this commitment, the Government is committed to developing models of flexible working for the Civil Service. In that context, it is proposed that remote working will be facilitated on a blended basis, subject to the suitability of roles to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Flexible Work Practices (22 Sep 2021)

Catherine Martin: Regarding the State Agencies under the remit of my Department, this is an operational matter for the respective Agencies. In that context, I have forwarded your question to the relevant State Agencies and have requested they respond directly to you on the matter within 10 working days from the date of this reply. Please contact my private office if you have not received a reply within the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Freedom of Information (22 Sep 2021)

Catherine Martin: As the Deputy is aware my Department and those bodies under its aegis are subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2014 and remains committed to ensuring that all requests received under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2014 are managed effectively and in accordance with the provisions of the Act. In accordance with Section 11 of the FOI Act the provisions of the Act apply to records...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Schemes (28 Sep 2021)

Catherine Martin: Platforms for Growth is Fáilte Ireland’s strategic platform-based approach to large-scale capital investment in tourism product, which targets investment in line with specific ‘platforms’ (project types) identified as a priority for tourists on the basis of research and insights. Through this capital investment programme, Fáilte Ireland targets specific...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Reports (28 Sep 2021)

Catherine Martin: The Report of the Night-Time Economy Taskforce recommends 36 actions that are to be delivered across a range of Departments, local Government, Agencies and the Sector itself. It is envisaged that the implementation of these actions will help build, support and sustain the Night-Time Economy sector. All of the actions and associated timeframes for delivery are included in the Report which can...