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Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Apr 2022)

Catherine Martin: I thank the Senator for her amendment. Section 12 of the Broadcasting Act 2009, as amended by section 7 of the Bill, sets out the conditions of office of a commissioner. The section also provides, as we discussed in relation to the preceding amendments, that the Government may remove a commissioner in very specific circumstances. Given the gravity of such a decision and to meet the...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Apr 2022)

Catherine Martin: I understand the intentions that underpin amendments Nos. 44 and 52, which would have the effect of allowing a commissioner or member of staff of an coimisiún to also hold office as a member of local authority. As general principle, I do not wish to put any obstacles in the path of those who are seeking election to local authorities. As a former councillor - I served with Senator Ward,...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Apr 2022)

Catherine Martin: Again, I understand the intentions underpinning amendments Nos. 44 and 52 but, as I said, in light of the role of Coimisiún na Meán as the independent regulator of the media and in relation to the requirements of Article 30 audiovisual media service directive, I will not accept this amendment. Holding political office is different from other political conflicts. It is not just a...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Apr 2022)

Catherine Martin: I thank Senators for their amendments but I do not propose to accept them.As regards amendments Nos. 46, 47 and 48, section 12(13) of the Broadcasting 2009, as inserted by section 7 of the Bill, sets out what constitutes a relevant interest for the purpose of determining whether a commissioner should cease to hold office by virtue of him or her, or a connected person, which includes a family...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Apr 2022)

Catherine Martin: Under section 19 of the Broadcasting Act 2009, as amended by the Bill, the coimisiún may establish advisory committees to assist and advise it in matters relating to its functions. Amendment No. 53 would have the effect of requiring that members of any advisory committee of the coimisiún be subject to the same requirements to disclose interests under section 37 of the Broadcasting...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Transport (28 Apr 2022)

Catherine Martin: I can confirm to the Deputy that neither Minister of State Chambers nor I are allocated state vehicles for use in respect of our ministerial duties . As I have previously advised the House, my Department does not operate any vehicles.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (4 May 2022)

Catherine Martin: I am pleased to confirm that arrangements for this year's National Famine Commemoration which will be held at the National Famine Museum, Strokestown Park, County Roscommon on Sunday 15 May. The Taoiseach Micheál Martin T.D. will represent the Government at the ceremony. As in previous years, the ceremony will include military honours and a wreath laying ceremony in remembrance of all...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Schemes (4 May 2022)

Catherine Martin: Throughout the pandemic I have been very cognisant of the challenges the restrictions caused for the arts, culture and live entertainment industry and I remain committed to the live entertainment sector as the industry recovers following the lifting of all restrictions in January.  In 2021 an allocation of €25m was made available for the Live Performance Support Scheme (LPSS...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wind Energy Generation (4 May 2022)

Catherine Martin: As Fáilte Ireland is the relevant prescribed body under planning legislation, 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: Tourism Industry (4 May 2022)

Catherine Martin: The immediate emergency and accommodation needs of people arriving in Ireland as a result of the war in Ukraine will continue to be met by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and the International Protection Accommodation Services through hotel and guest house accommodation, holiday homes and pledges which includes pledges by Local Authorities and Approved...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff (4 May 2022)

Catherine Martin: I am advised that there have been no secondments from my Department to the University sector over the past two years.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Directives (4 May 2022)

Catherine Martin: I am advised that my Department has not been issued fines by the EU for failing to transpose EU directives during the period specified by the Deputy. With regard to those EU Directives falling within the remit of my Department that are overdue for transposition into Irish law, I am advised that work is ongoing to transpose the two directives listed below.   Directive (EU) 2018/1808...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (4 May 2022)

Catherine Martin: In Budget 2022 the Government allocated €67.6 million in additional funding for tourism, thereby bringing the overall tourism services budget to €288 million. The funding allocated to the tourism agencies in 2022 includes €50 million for further business continuity support for strategic tourism businesses and a €35 million increase in the Tourism Marketing Fund as...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Promotion (5 May 2022)

Catherine Martin: Our culture is an important component of the holiday experience in Ireland for our overseas visitors and is therefore a key promotional theme for Tourism Ireland around the world. Tourism Ireland’s key audience is the ‘Culturally Curious’ traveller. These are people who have a strong desire and high propensity to travel internationally and who are interested in...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artists' Remuneration (5 May 2022)

Catherine Martin: I am advised that at the midpoint of the open period for applications (that is, day 15 of the 30 day period that the application portal is open), the Department had received 3530 applications, which is in line with expectations for the scheme at this point.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artists' Remuneration (5 May 2022)

Catherine Martin: Eligibility for social welfare supports is a matter for the Minister for Social Protection.  I have been determined since the outset of the BIA pilot scheme that artists with disabilities would be in a position to participate to the greatest extent possible.  Accordingly, my Department has worked with the Department of Social Protection, to establish that the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Online Safety (5 May 2022)

Catherine Martin: The Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022 will, when enacted, formally dissolve the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland 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. Coimisiún na Meán will also have functions...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (5 May 2022)

Catherine Martin: The primary focus over the course of the last two years in relation to tourism has been on the survival of the sector. As our economy and society opens up, we have an opportunity to reconfigure our tourism sector and to more meaningfully address sustainable development and management within the tourism ecosystem. In this regard my Department has initiated the development of a new national...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artists' Remuneration (5 May 2022)

Catherine Martin: In regard to the Basic Income for the Arts Pilot Scheme, I am advised that my Department has received 4117 applications as of the 3rd of May, the 21st day that the application portal has been open. Applicants are not required to provide information on their income from means-tested or other payments from the Department of Social Protection, as my Department will not be assessing...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (5 May 2022)

Catherine Martin: The details of the legacy framework arising from Galway 2020 are in development and my Department has been engaged in continuing discussions with the relevant partners to advance this. I expect to be in a position to have a detailed legacy framework for consideration in the coming weeks. The remaining €1 million from my Department's commitment to Galway 2020 will be spent on...