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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (14 Dec 2022)

Catherine Martin: Since the outbreak of Covid-19 in 2020, substantial supports have been provided to the tourism industry. In 2020, a €10 million fund to help coach tourism businesses deal with the devastating impact of COVID-19 was launched together with a €10 million scheme for Ireland-based inbound agents. Other supports provided in 2020 were a €16 million Adaptation Fund to contribute...

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2022)

Catherine Martin: Gabhaim buíochas leis na Seanadóirí as cabhrú leis an mBille seo a chur chun cinn go pras. As I have outlined previously, this is a technical enabling Bill but its outcome is important in that it allows for the continued funding of Fáilte Ireland's work in the area of tourism product development. I look forward to working alongside Fáilte Ireland as we continue...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (15 Dec 2022)

Catherine Martin: The local media sector 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 and bringing communities together. Since I assumed formal...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (15 Dec 2022)

Catherine Martin: My Department submits annual reports and accounts of all State bodies under its aegis to the Government, in advance of their being laid before both Houses of the Oireachtas. In addition, it is standard practice that each body will publish their annual report and financial statement once the documents have been submitted and laid as outlined above. The Department prepares the annual...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (15 Dec 2022)

Catherine Martin: My officials are participating in an interdepartmental group, chaired by the Department of Transport, to consider the possible transfer of key Shannon Heritage sites to the relevant local authorities. While Shannon Heritage DAC is part of the Shannon Group Plc which comes under the aegis of the Minister for Transport, it is recognised that these sites are an important part of the wider...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (15 Dec 2022)

Catherine Martin: My role as Minister with responsibility for leading the coordination of the Decade of Centenaries Programme 2012-2023 is to help ensure that the challenging events of this important and formative period in our history and related themes, are meaningfully, proportionately and sensitively remembered. The Government's approach to commemorations continues to be underpinned by the guidance of the...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (15 Dec 2022)

Catherine Martin: My intention was to flag No. 1598.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (19 Jan 2023)

Catherine Martin: The potentially lower supply of tourism accommodation in 2023 due to a range of factors, including Ireland's response to the current humanitarian emergency, is of concern given the multiplier impact in the wider tourism economy of visitor spend on tourism accommodation. My officials are engaging on this with a number of Departments, including the Department of Children, Equality, Disability,...

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (24 Jan 2023)

Catherine Martin: On the day that is in it, I will take the opportunity to congratulate all our Irish Oscar nominees. I am so delighted that "An Cailín Ciúin" has made history today as the first Irish language film to be nominated. Beidh sé go hiontach ár dteanga dhúchais a bheith á cur os comhair an tsaoil mhóir oíche na nOscars. I also congratulate Paul Mescal and...

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (24 Jan 2023)

Catherine Martin: I thank the Senators for their contributions. I am encouraged by the engagement we have seen on the Bill and the various issues related to it.This Bill represents a crucial stage in the journey of both the National Symphony Orchestra and the National Concert Hall. The transfer of the orchestra and this Bill mark an important next step in addressing the challenges for the orchestra as...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (18 Jan 2023)

Catherine Martin: As we navigate the most challenging and sensitive phase of the Decade of Centenaries 2012-2023, the Government's approach to commemorations continues to be under-pinned by the guidance of the Expert Advisory Group on Centenary Commemorations (EAG) and informed by consultation with the All-Party Consultation Group on Commemorations. The EAG has published three statements to date, which can be...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Legislative Measures (18 Jan 2023)

Catherine Martin: The information requested by the Deputy in respect of those Acts under the remit of my Department, enacted during the past ten years which have not yet been fully commenced, is set out in the table below. Year Act Non-commenced Sections/provisions and comment. No of Acts that have review periods 2022 Online Safety and Media...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (18 Jan 2023)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 439 and 442 together. On 7 December 2022 the Government approved the priority drafting of the Registration of Short-Term Tourist Letting Bill and publication of the General Scheme of the Bill which provides for the registration of short-term tourist lettings with Fáilte Ireland in line with the commitment under Housing for All, the Government's...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Responsibilities (18 Jan 2023)

Catherine Martin: As the Deputy will be aware on 21st December last An Taoiseach announced the appointment of two Ministers of State at my Department - Patrick O'Donovan T.D. (Gaeltacht) and Thomas Byrne T.D. (Sport). My officials are currently liaising with the office of the Attorney General in relation to the drafting of Delegation of Functions orders in respect of both Minister of States' roles. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Data (18 Jan 2023)

Catherine Martin: I can confirm to the Deputy that I have not received media training as set out by the Deputy, from 01 January 2021 to date.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (18 Jan 2023)

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. The matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred this question to them for direct response to the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (18 Jan 2023)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 450, 451 and 453 together. Ireland is resolute in our solidarity and support for Ukraine and we are honouring our commitment to help people who have been displaced by this horrendous war. This is by some distance the largest humanitarian operation ever undertaken by the Irish State and tourism accommodation has played a vital part in this national...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Funding (18 Jan 2023)

Catherine Martin: The supply of tourism accommodation in 2023 due to a range of factors, including Ireland's response to the current humanitarian emergency, is of concern and my officials are engaging with a number of Departments in this regard, including the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth which is working urgently across Government with agencies, NGOs and local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Funding (18 Jan 2023)

Catherine Martin: As the Deputy is aware, Tourism Ireland promotes regional air and sea access to Ireland in overseas tourism markets through initiatives like the Regional Cooperative Marketing Fund. This fundseeks to encourage new access and maximise the potential of existing services to the regions, with matched funding from airlines, sea carriers, airports, ports and regional tourism stakeholders including...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (18 Jan 2023)

Catherine Martin: Ireland is honoured to have Hurling inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Inscription on the Representative List raises awareness of the diversity of the world’s intangible cultural heritage and highlights the importance of safeguarding measures to protect and promote the cultural heritage practices inscribed. In this regard,...