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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Meetings (14 Jul 2022)

Catherine Martin: While I have not been in direct contact recently with the Chairperson of the organisation to which the Deputy refers, officials from my Department have spoken with him on a number of occasions during this time. I had the opportunity to meet with the Director of the organisation in question last week to launch Xenogenesis, a major new exhibition by The Otolith Group, an...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (14 Jul 2022)

Catherine Martin: An Economic Analysis of the Audiovisual Sector in the Republic of Ireland by Olsberg SPI with Nordicity Report in 2017 showed that there were a total of 11,960 employed in the category of Film, TV and animation. Screen Ireland is the national development agency for the Irish film, television and animation industry, investing in talent, creativity and enterprise with a mission to support and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (14 Jul 2022)

Catherine Martin: Figures for the levels of production of animation, film and TV announced earlier this year by Screen Ireland, the national development agency for the Irish film, television and animation industry, show that 2021 was a record year for production in Ireland. Production continued throughout 2021 despite the very great challenges of COVID-19. Levels of employment across the industry have been...

Seanad: Report of the Future of Media Commission: Statements (15 Sep 2022)

Catherine Martin: It is a privilege for me to be elected by the constituents of Dublin Rathdown, but I am a proud Monaghan woman and I appreciate the reference to us as neighbours each time I come in. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teach as cuireadh a thabhairt dom bualadh libh chun plé a dhéanamh ar Thuarascáil um Choimisiún na Meán. A diverse, vibrant and independent media sector is...

Seanad: Report of the Future of Media Commission: Statements (15 Sep 2022)

Catherine Martin: I thank Senators for their contributions today. In closing I will try to address as many of the specific matters raised as possible. Forgive me if I do not get to touch upon all the Senators' contributions. Regarding the funding of public service media, as mentioned by all who contributed today in the House, I am sure Members agree that maintaining the independence of the media is vitally...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cycling Facilities (14 Sep 2022)

Catherine Martin: My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national tourism policy and implementation of that policy is a matter for the tourism agencies, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland, as well as certain other bodies. With specific regard to the development of tourism product offerings, these are operational matters for Fáilte Ireland in line with its tourism...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff (14 Sep 2022)

Catherine Martin: A formal application process will shortly commence to facilitate staff applying for blended working arrangements under the Department's Blended Working Policy. My Department's policy will align with the Blended Working Policy Framework for Civil Service. The majority of staff in my Department are currently working on a interim blended working pattern of two days attendance in the office.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Promotion (14 Sep 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: Cost of Living Issues (14 Sep 2022)

Catherine Martin: A diverse, vibrant and independent media sector is vital to our democracy and society as a whole, and this has never been more evident than over the past number of years. The important role the sector plays was underlined in the report of the Future of Media Commission, which also highlighted the value which the public places on public service media content. The Commission's report...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of Media Commission Report: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)

Catherine Martin: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach agus le comhaltaí an choiste as cuireadh a thabhairt dom bualadh libh inniu chun plé a dhéanamh ar an tuarascáil um Choimisiún na Meán. I again thank Professor Brian MacCraith and the other commission members for this insightful and detailed report. A diverse, vibrant and independent media sector is essential for...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of Media Commission Report: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)

Catherine Martin: The Future of Media Commission identified a range of challenges in relation to retaining the TV licence system. The commission also considered potential challenges associated with other funding models. As I said, the Government believes that maintaining a direct link between broadcasters and the public is important and reforming the TV licence fee system to make it more equitable and...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of Media Commission Report: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)

Catherine Martin: The system needs to be more equitable, and it will involve a long-term plan. The technical working group is currently working on the reform of the TV licence, which is a long-term plan. The Government was of the view that to move to an Exchequer-based funding model would raise certain concerns in respect of the independence of media funding. We need to minimise the risk of actual or even...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of Media Commission Report: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)

Catherine Martin: There will be change because the technical group is examining a completely reformed model. The terms of reference look at liability, the database, collection, enforcement and implementation. That group is up and running and is due to report back to me by November. Any interim measures the Deputy is talking about outside of that will form part of the budgetary negotiations over the coming...