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

Catherine Martin: As the Deputy is aware the Regional Airports Programme 2021-2025, which supports Ireland’s regional airports, is administered by the Department of Transport and all operational matters in respect of the airport are a matter for my colleague Minister Ryan. Tourism Ireland promotes regional air and sea access to Ireland in overseas tourism markets through initiatives like the...

Violence against Women: Statements (Resumed) (25 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: Two weeks ago, Ashling Murphy went out for a run along the canal in Tullamore. It was the start of the new year for the talented musician and much-loved beautiful young woman. She never made it home. Ashling's tragic and horrific death shocked the nation. I wish to convey my deepest sympathy to Ashling's family; her partner, Ryan; her friends; her colleagues; her pupils; and the community...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Census of Population (25 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: Most of the censuses of population undertaken in 1821 and 1831 were destroyed in a fire at the Public Record Office in 1922. A small number of records of Census 1821 and Census 1831 survive. These are available on the National Archives census website: On the website, the records can be searched by year, surname, forename and various address fields.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Raidió Teilifís Éireann (25 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: Under Section 114(1) of the Broadcasting Act 2009, RTÉ, as part of its public service objects are required to establish, maintain and operate a national television and sound broadcasting service which shall have the character of a public service, be a free-to-air service and be made available, in so far as it is reasonably practicable, to the whole community on the island of Ireland....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (25 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 268, 269, 270, 271 and 272 together. On 13 December, Minister Martin and I announced the allocation of almost €80m for the sport sector under two separate support programmes. This includes €73.6m in Covid-19 funding under five separate streams to help sports organisations to recover and grow post-pandemic, support our grassroots networks of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (25 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: My officials have engaged extensively with the producer referred to by the Deputy and have fully explained the eligibility criteria for both LPSS 2 and 3. An application was submitted on Friday January 20th from this producer under LPSS 2 and my officials will assess this in line with the scheme parameters.This strand of the Live Performance Support Scheme will remain open until January 31st.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (25 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: I can confirm that my Department has no function in relation to domestic, sexual or gender based-violence services, or other services of this nature. Therefore, no funding has been ring-fenced by this Department for the provision of such services in these years.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Ireland (26 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: Culture Ireland operates a Regular Grant Programme 6 times per annum for the support of Irish professional artists, arts organisations and international presenters to present work by Irish artists at significant international venues and festivals. This is an open applications system and Culture Ireland publishes the list of artists supported under each Regular Grant Round on its website. ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Media Pluralism (26 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: The local media sector has faced a fall in revenue arising from the COVID-19, but also faces longer term challenges as a result of changing patterns of media consumption, technology and shifts in advertising revenue to online services. I recognise the essential role that the local media plays and the particular value of local and regional newspapers in sharing reliable and relevant local news...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Contracts (26 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: The following table sets out the contracts awarded and amounts paid by my Department in 2020 and 2021 in relation to COVID-19: Name of company Purpose of contract Amount€ Year Tendering Process SLUA Event Safety Consultancy Review COVID-19 related guidance documents 24,000 2020 Competitive...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Data (27 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: My Department utilises a broad range of different types of information to inform policy, including data from the CSO and other public bodies, data collected as part of the implementation of Departmental programmes and data collected by its agencies. This latter category may include data collected through public surveys including, for example, the Arts during Lockdown National Survey,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Proposed Legislation (27 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 194 and 195 together. On 19 January 2022, the Government agreed to the operational transfer of the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) and Choirs from RTÉ to the National Concert Hall (NCH) with effect from 24 January 2022. At this meeting, the Government also agreed the General Scheme of the National Cultural Institutions (National Concert...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (27 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: On Wednesday 19thJanuary 2022, the Government agreed to the transfer of the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra and Choirs from RTÉ to the National Concert Hall with effect from 24 January 2022 It had originally been intended that the transfer would take place in 2021 and an amount of €8m was included in my Department's budget for this purpose. For various reasons it was not...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Medals (1 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: I am aware of the item in question and share the Deputy's regard for the life and achievements of the person concerned. The curatorial responsibilities of the Directors and professional staff at the National Cultural Institutions include the consideration of possible acquisitions to strengthen the national collections. It is a constant process of assessment that includes the consideration...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Museum Projects (1 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: The matter raised is an operational matter 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: Departmental Funding (1 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: I understand that this is a technical instructional book for teachers.  My Department does not have any funding schemes that provide assistance of this kind for publications or publishing.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Promotion (1 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Tourism Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to Tourism Ireland for direct reply. 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: Online Safety (1 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: The Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill will, when enacted, formally dissolve the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) and establish a new regulator, Coimisiún na Meán, which will be responsible for overseeing the regulation of broadcasting and video on-demand services and the new regulatory framework for online safety set out in the Bill..  It is essential from...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Planning Issues (1 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: Over €55.5m was paid out in grants in 2021 to the Live Performance Sector under a number of schemes including: - Live Performance Support Scheme - Events Sector Covid Support Scheme - Music and Entertainment Business Assistance Scheme - Commercial Entertainment Capital Grant Scheme - Cultural Capital Scheme – stream D A small number of grants totalling €353,784 (as per...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Legislative Process (1 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: The information sought by the Deputy in respect of those Acts for which I have lead responsibility is set out in the table below. Act No/Year Act Title Section/Provision Comments Likely date of signature 1957 Tourist Traffic Act 5(1)(iii) Unauthorised use of titles protected by Tourist Traffic Act. There...