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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Broadcasting Sector (19 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 417 and 431 together. I am strongly supportive of the promotion of Irish music on our broadcasting services and I am committed to supporting progress on gender equality across society and all areas under my remit. The Broadcasting Act 2009 sets out the statutory framework for the regulation of sound broadcasting services. Under the Act, the Broadcasting...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Reports (19 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: The Future of Media Commission, chaired by Professor Brian MacCraith, held its inaugural meeting on 29 October 2020.  It was tasked with considering the future of print, broadcast, and online media in a platform agnostic fashion. The Commission engaged comprehensively with stakeholders, including broadcasters, journalists, publishers, regional media and the wider public. The first...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (19 Jan 2022)

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: Artists' Remuneration (19 Jan 2022)

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

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (19 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: Since the outbreak of the pandemic, I have secured €125 million in Business Continuity Supports for the tourism sector taking account of the long shutdown and period of restrictions across many sectors.  This included €10 million under the Coach Tourism Business Continuity Scheme. €50m of this Business Continuity Support for the tourism sector will be paid in...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Reviews (19 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: The information requested by the Deputy in respect of those live studies, reviews and research projects currently underway or commissioned by my Department is set out in the table below:- Title, Research Body and Date commenced Details of Study/Review/Research Completion Date Barriers to Access to Creative Activities in Support of Individual...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (19 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: I am fully aware of the severe difficulties being faced by live performers and all artists as a result of the pandemic and my Department and I have engaged extensively with stakeholders to understand these challenges and put in place supports for the sector. In December I was pleased to announce details of a €50 million suite of measures to support the live performance sector in 2022....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Social Media (19 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and will issue directly to the Deputy in accordance with Standing Orders.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Contracts (19 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: I am advised that no expenditure was incurred on external consultancy from my Department's Administrative Budget during 2021. As has been previously advised to the House, my Department commissions experts from time to time to provide technical reports or advice on specific issues.  This work is not classified as consultancy services and is not funded from my...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (19 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: The matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland.  Accordingly, I have referred this question to the agency 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 Data (19 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: I am advised that my Department does not currently use, and has not previously during the period specified by the deputy used, contracted service providers for the provision of customer facing or oriented services.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Public Sector Staff (19 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: The establishment of the Media Commission is a priority for my Department, with €5.5 million in funding allocated in Budget 2022 for its establishment on an administrative basis. Preparatory work for the Media Commission recruitment process has now commenced in conjunction with the Public Appointments Service and positions, as they arise, will be advertised in due course. Recruitment...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Public Sector Staff (19 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: Of the five electoral areas listed below, I am informed that my Department had the following public sector workers in the tourism sector (other than civil servants) in County Clare between 2016 and 2021: Co. Clare Local Electoral Area’s 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Ennis 2 ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Public Sector Staff (19 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: Of the five electoral areas listed below, I am informed that my Department had the following public sector workers in the tourism sector (other than civil servants) in County Clare between 2016 and 2021: Co. Clare Local Electoral Area’s 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Ennis 2 3 ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Public Sector Staff (19 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: Of the five electoral areas listed below, I am informed that my Department had the following public sector workers in the tourism area (other than civil servants) in County Clare between 2016 and 2021: Co. Clare Local Electoral Area’s 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Ennis 2 3 3 ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council (20 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: Funding is available under the National Development Plan for culture and creativity investment programmes.  These are closely aligned with the Creative Ireland Programme and include a range of investments in regional arts and culture facilities. Recent decades have seen the development of a nationwide infrastructure of venues and arts centres, many of which were initiated and funded...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (20 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: As the Deputy is aware, the tourism sector has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic so I was therefore pleased to secure a record level of funding for tourism in Budget 2022: €288.5 million in total, an increase of €67.5 million over the 2021 allocation. The allocation includes €50 million for business continuity supports and a €35 million increase...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (20 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: Largescale sporting and cultural events play an important role in attracting tourism and other activity to Ireland and, as we work to rebuild the tourism sector, there is clear value in attracting other smaller-scale events to Ireland. Such events can occur in a range of sectors such as business conferencing, culture and sport. Business tourism, including conference tourism, has been...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (20 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 86 and 148 together. At the outset, I should clarify that, while my Department provides funding to Fáilte Ireland to invest in tourism attractions and experiences nationwide, the development and promotion of tourism product experiences are operational matters for Fáilte Ireland. I am aware, however, that Fáilte Ireland’s strategy is...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (20 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: In Budget 2021, I secured €55 million for Fáilte Ireland's Tourism Business Continuity Scheme and a further €50m in Budget 2022.  Additionally in 2021, €10m was paid by Fáilte Ireland under the Coach Tourism Business Continuity Scheme and €10m under The Ireland Based Inbound Agents Business Continuity Scheme. The purpose of the funding provided...