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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artists' Remuneration (1 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: Eligibility for the scheme will be underpinned by the definition of the arts set out in the Arts Act 2003, in which Arts is defined as: “any creative or interpretative expression (whether traditional or contemporary) in whatever form, and includes, in particular, visual arts, theatre, literature, music, dance, opera, film, circus and architecture, and includes any medium when used...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artists' Remuneration (1 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: The Basic Income for the Arts pilot project will be underpinned by a robust evaluation and research programme.  Well-being will be a critical aspect to the Basic Income for the Arts proposal, and I am particularly interested in the impact of a steady and regular basic income on the wellbeing of artists and creative arts workers. This initiative is being developed by my...

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

Catherine Martin: The proposals in respect of the establishment of a cultural centre or the location of sections of a cultural institution in the Moore Street area remain under consideration in the context of the development plans for the area which include the houses (14-17 Moore St)  designated as a national monument, the commercial developments in prospect and the intentions of Dublin City Council to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Television Licence Fee (2 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: An Post act as issuing agent for TV Licence fee collection. The estimated TV Licence evasion rate is 15.2% and while An Post make every effort to bring TV Licence evaders into the licensed pool, a considerable amount of time and resources are spent in dealing with this issue, with prosecution of evaders being a last resort. Details of legal proceedings initiated by An Post for non-payment of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (2 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: As of the end of December 2021, €22.7 million had been spent on the delivery of the Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture project. To date, the Department has paid €14 million of the overall €15 million Exchequer commitment to the project and €1 million remains towards Galway 2020 legacy initiatives.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (2 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: Funding grants for film projects in Ireland is provided by Screen Ireland and the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI). Screen Ireland provides funding as the national development agency for Irish film, television and animation. The BAI has a range of funding supports and initiatives in place for programming relating to Irish culture, heritage and experience under the Broadcasting...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Television Licence Fee (2 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: Licence fee receipts are comprised of direct sales by An Post, who act as my issuing agent under Section 145 of the Broadcasting Act 2009 and a contribution from the Department of Social Protection in respect of free licences issued under the Household Benefits Scheme. Total receipts for 2021 were €220.73m comprising €69.82m in respect of free licences and €150.91m from...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Schemes (3 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: As Minister with responsibility for Arts and Culture, I am very conscious of the value that this sector brings to all Irish citizens. The importance of Irish culture, Irish art and Irish productions as a whole cannot be overstated - it contributes to individual and societal well-being, as well as contributing to Ireland's reputation as a country with a rich cultural history and output. ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Broadcasting Sector (3 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: The licensing of radio stations is an operational matter for the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland under Part 6 of the Broadcasting Act 2009. The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland is independent in the exercise of its functions under section 24 of the Broadcasting Act 2009. Accordingly, in my role as Minister, I have no statutory function in relation to this matter. However, in bringing...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: I secured an increase of €67.6 million in the overall tourism funding allocation in Budget 2022 to help address immediate survival issues in the tourism sector. This funding will also facilitate the resilience and recovery of the sector as we reopen to international tourism and transition to a more sustainable future. This brings to more than €288 million the funding available...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Budget 2022 (3 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: In Budget 2022, I secured a record level of funding for tourism of €288.5m overall – an increase of €67.6m over the 2021 allocation. This funding will support measures to help address short-term survival-related concerns and also to enable recovery across the industry as we reopen to international tourism and begin to transition to a more sustainable future. Details...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Correspondence (3 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: The correspondence from the Irish Chauffeur Tourism Association referred to by the Deputy was received by my Department on 16 January and my private secretary replied to this correspondence on 24 January. Further correspondence was received on 31 January from the Association and my officials are currently examining this latest correspondence and a further reply will issue shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Social Media (8 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: The systemic regulation of certain online services is provided for as part of the recently published Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill, initiated in Seanad Éireann on 25 January 2022. Among other things, the Bill will establish a new Media Commission in place of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, provide for the appointment of an Online Safety Commissioner, and establish a...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Television Licence Fee (8 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: Total Television Licence Fee Receipts comprise monies from TV licence sales and exchequer funding from the Department of Social Protection for the operation of the free TV licence Scheme. The level of evasion is calculated annually and is arrived at through the collation of a number of diverse sources, including housing data from the Census, CSO housing data for new builds and business data...