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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (18 Nov 2021)

Catherine Martin: The development and promotion of tourism product experiences are operational matters for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have asked Fáilte Ireland 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 (23 Nov 2021)

Catherine Martin: At present, in line with public health Regulations, access to indoor dining may be granted to permitted persons with acceptable proof of immunity and also to children accompanying such permitted persons. I am not aware of any plans at present to provide for a negative antigen test to replace or supplement the current requirement for proof of immunity in order to access indoor hospitality....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (23 Nov 2021)

Catherine Martin: Since 26 July, general indoor hospitality has been permitted to reopen for adults who are able to demonstrate proof of COVID-19 vaccination or immunity following recovery from COVID-19, as well as for accompanied minors in their care. Guests attending a wedding reception are not required to show such proof of immunity. This position is consistent with the approach throughout the period of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (23 Nov 2021)

Catherine Martin: My role, as Minister with responsibility for leading the co-ordination of the Decade of Centenaries programme, is to help ensure that the challenging events of this important and formative period in our history (1912-1923) and associated themes, are meaningfully, proportionately and sensitively remembered. For 2021, I approved a current funding allocation of €5 million to support...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Grant Payments (23 Nov 2021)

Catherine Martin: As part of a €60 million suite of supports for the live entertainment sector, €16.5m was made available for the Events Sector Covid Support Scheme Phase 1 and Phase 2 (ESCSS). This scheme targeted SMEs in the events sector which were not eligible for the CRSS and for whom the Music and Entertainment Business Assistance Scheme and the Small Business Assistance Scheme for COVID-19...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Schemes (23 Nov 2021)

Catherine Martin: I was delighted that as part of the National Economic Recovery Plan, I secured a commitment from Government to prioritise the development of a Basic Income Guarantee pilot scheme for the arts and cultural sector. Funding for the Basic Income Guarantee Pilot Scheme was a key priority of mine for Budget 2022 and I secured €25m to realise the pilot scheme next year. As Minister with...

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

Catherine Martin: Proofs for purposes of proof of immunity are outlined in Section 5 of Statutory Instrument 385/2021 Health Act 1947 (Sections 31AB and 31AD) (Covid-19) (Operation of certain indoor premises) Regulations 2021. This is available here: www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2021/si/385/made/en/print. The new Regulations S.I. No. 596 of 2021 and S.I. No. 597 of 2021 were published in Iris Oifigiuil on 19th...

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

Catherine Martin: The matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, 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: Departmental Staff (24 Nov 2021)

Catherine Martin: All employees are assessed under the performance management development system and newly appointed employees must complete a one year probationary period. I can inform the Deputy that since the establishment of my Department on 30 September 2020, no staff have been removed from their positions or have been transferred to another role or had their employment terminated due to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Cultural Institutions (25 Nov 2021)

Catherine Martin: I am not aware of any museum, gallery or collections under the aegis of my Department, or bodies funded by my Department, in respect of which there are artefacts or exhibits claimed by other nations. In keeping with international best practice, cultural institutions under the aegis of my Department have carefully developed policies in relation to the care and management of the national...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Nov 2021)

Catherine Martin: Live entertainment reopened in October and as recently as that Government had been planning for events to be able to run at 100% capacity, with no expectation of a need for further restrictions. However, as the Deputy will be aware, the situation has deteriorated in the meantime, with the epidemiological conditions such that the advice is that parents assess overall levels of socialisation...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Nov 2021)

Catherine Martin: Following public health advice, the government agreed a range of measures aimed at interrupting the spread of COVID-19 in the community. These measures include midnight closing time which, as set out on Gov.ie, applies equally to all on-licensed premises and all functions therein, including weddings, irrespective of when they were first planned or booked.

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

Catherine Martin: Guidelines for the Events Sector Covid Support Scheme were made available on Gov.ie prior to both phases of the Scheme opening for applications to assist applicants in their preparation, along with a comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions section. Applicants could also contact the ESCSS team directly with questions in relation to the scheme and their applications. My Department also...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Dec 2021)

Catherine Martin: We are very aware of the decimation of the tourism and hospitality sectors due to Covid-19 and the necessary restrictions. As the Tánaiste has referenced, it is the messaging and not necessarily the restrictions right now that are causing an issue for them. We are awaiting NPHET’s advice to Government and then will give consideration to supports, if needed. I would also like to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (2 Dec 2021)

Catherine Martin: The information sought by the Deputy in relation to expenditure by my Department on heating and electricity costs, including lighting,  during the specified period  is set out in the table below.  The Deputy will wish to note that figures for the period 2017-2019  also include costs incurred in respect of Heritage functions.Responsibility for Heritage transferred to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Properties (2 Dec 2021)

Catherine Martin: As the Deputy will be aware the provision of office accommodation for my Department falls within the remit of the Office of Public Works.   My Department continues to follow public health advice and liaise with the OPW in relation to all relevant issues including ventilation.  The Deputy will also appreciate that following the recent Government decision my Department currently...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Protected Disclosures (7 Dec 2021)

Catherine Martin: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 304 of 1st June last. 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.The reports for my...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Social Enterprise Sector (7 Dec 2021)

Catherine Martin: As the Deputy will be aware, responsibility for the coordination of the implementation of the National Social Enterprise Policy for Ireland 2019-2022 is primarily a matter for the Department of Rural and Community Development. I am advised that Údarás na Gaeltachta, which comes under the aegis of my Department, delivers a number of programmes that support the Social Enterprise...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Raidió Teilifís Éireann (7 Dec 2021)

Catherine Martin: My officials have received the advice of NewEra on this matter which is currently being considered and will be subject to review and decision by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Museum Projects (7 Dec 2021)

Catherine Martin: My Department does not provide operational funding to the Museum of Literature in Ireland. I have no role in relation to the management and operation of this museum.