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Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Traveller Culture (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: 22. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the funding provided for the Travellers' Journey exhibition at the National Museum in Turlough Park, County Mayo, in each of the years 2017, 2018, and to date in 2019; the funding provided for tinsmithing and Cant, the traditional language spoken by Irish Travellers in each of the years 2017, 2018, and to date in 2019; and if she...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Traveller Culture (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: I wish to ask the Minister about her Department's approach to the inclusion of people from the Traveller community in funding for the arts and why, when I tabled a question recently in this respect regarding Traveller artists specifically, it was unfortunately referred by the Minister to the Department of Justice and Equality? The question covered elements of funding that are disbursed by...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Traveller Culture (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: In view of the Minister's response, which quotes extensively from documents and publications by her Department concerning her Department's funding for Travellers and Traveller artists, I would like her to apologise to the Traveller community for refusing to take pretty much the same question on 3 October and having it transferred to the Department of Justice and Equality. From what the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Traveller Culture (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: The Minister's explanation is seriously deficient and it is also an insult to Traveller artists. When other artists the Department deals with raise issues, are they referred to the Department of Justice and Equality? I have no issue with the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, who is excellent in his role. I made that clear. I will read out what the Ceann Comhairle said in his letter to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Traveller Culture (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: These artists are deserving of the Minister's recognition and respect.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Traveller Culture (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: No, it is not.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Traveller Culture (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: On a point of order-----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Traveller Culture (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: -----the then Taoiseach, Deputy Enda Kenny, did not "allow" ethnicity. I was there.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Traveller Culture (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: I was Tánaiste at the time.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Traveller Culture (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: It was a decision of the collective Dáil and was celebrated by people far and wide.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Traveller Culture (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: It was not "allowed."

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Traveller Culture (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: I apologise, but I felt it was an important point.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Urban Development (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: 24. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she has held discussions with Dublin City Council regarding the renovation of a number of historic markets in Dublin such as the Iveagh Market on Francis Street; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45454/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Urban Development (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: This question relates to the historic markets in Dublin city. I am asking specifically about the Iveagh Market and the Moore Street market. The Minister has indicated previously that she has had some discussions on Moore Street with Dublin City Council. It would be a gross understatement to say that both Moore Street and the Iveagh Market are in a sorry state. They are in a vicious circle...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Urban Development (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: I asked if the Minister has held discussions about renovating a number of historic markets in Dublin such as the Iveagh Market. The Iveagh Market was just a particular example because its dilapidation is extreme. The Minister is from Dublin and has responsibility for culture. There is an enormous opportunity for her to step in and play a vital role in saving the Iveagh Market which is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Urban Development (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: I find the Minister's attitude quite extraordinary. I do not know if she has ever been to Francis Street, the Liberties or the Coombe, but the Iveagh Market is an extraordinary feature of the area. It is a famous and historical building. Not only is the word "culture" in the Minister's title but "heritage" is too. This is sad to hear from a Minister for Culture, Heritage and the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Artists' Remuneration (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: Are two questions being taken?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Artists' Remuneration (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: I know the Minister was a novelist in the past. Were Sean O’Casey writing about the likes of the Young Covey today, the characters would be struggling artists because they are the people at the bottom of the heap, struggling on less than the minimum wage. The data are available for the Minister. Artists should not have to look for a minimum wage; they should be looking to have a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Artists' Remuneration (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: Can I just finish on this?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Artists' Remuneration (6 Nov 2019)

Joan Burton: Of the €5 million given to the Arts Council, €3.75 million was a reallocation-----