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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (26 Jan 2023)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 60 and 79 together. The Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) pilot is a key priority for me as Minister with responsibility for arts and culture. Covid clearly highlighted both the precarious nature of working in the arts and the importance of the arts for us all. It is well established that artists suffer from precarious incomes. The scheme will research the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (26 Jan 2023)

Catherine Martin: My Department's priorities are set out in its published Statement of Strategy 2021—2023. The overarching goal is to ensure the “sectors recover and grow in a manner that underpins social cohesion and supports strong, sustainable economic growth, with a focus on a number of cross cutting goals of equality, diversity, social inclusion, the Irish language and environmental...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (26 Jan 2023)

Catherine Martin: I welcome the recent publication by the Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media on Working Conditions and Skills shortages in Ireland’s tourism and hospitality sector. The Report makes recommendations which pertain to the responsibilities and functions of a number of Government Departments and agencies and requires detailed consideration by officials in my...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Schemes (26 Jan 2023)

Catherine Martin: Whilst the tourism sector continues to emerge from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is also important that we plan for further recovery and building for the future. The Programme for Government includes a commitment to seek to emulate the success of the Gathering in 2013 which supported recovery in the tourism sector after the last major economic crisis. In Budget 2023, I secured an...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Promotion (26 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 Promotion (26 Jan 2023)

Catherine Martin: In Budget 2023, I secured an increase in domestic marketing funding of €2 million which will allow Fáilte Ireland to implement a mass reach media marketing campaign to encourage domestic consumers to take home holidays and discover all of the hidden gems that Ireland has to offer. The campaign will remind people that a short break is a great option for friends and family, and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (26 Jan 2023)

Catherine Martin: Launched in May 2021, the Ancient Destination Experience Development Plan(DEDP) is a five-year destination development plan primarily focused on the area known as the Boyne Valley extending across counties Meath and south Louth. It is designed to be a roadmap for enhancing the existing Ancient visitor proposition to achieve the objectives of addressing seasonality, increasing visitor numbers,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Priorities (26 Jan 2023)

Catherine Martin: I recognise the essential role that local print media and the local and regional radio sector plays in sharing reliable and relevant local news and bringing communities together. The media sector in Ireland, which is a vital element of our democracy and society as a whole, is undergoing fundamental change. The Government established the Future of Media Commission to examine how media...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Priorities (26 Jan 2023)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 206 and 213 together. As I previously advised the Deputy in response to Dáil Question No 21 of 29th September 2022 my Department's Statement of Strategy 2021-2023, published in August 2021, sets out the actions my Department is taking to support the Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sports, Media and Irish language Sectors. These include supports for both voluntary...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (26 Jan 2023)

Catherine Martin: My Department’s arts and cultural programme aims to promote and develop Ireland’s rich culture at home and abroad, maximising their societal and economic value for the country, and supporting the Arts, Culture and Creative sectors to continue to develop and expand. The overall budget allocation for Culture in my Department's Vote for 2023 is €356.982m. The...

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (31 Jan 2023)

Catherine Martin: I thank the Senators for their engagement on the Bill last week. Is Bille tábhachtach é an Bille um Fhorais Chultúir Náisiúnta (An Ceoláras Náisiúnta) (Leasú) 2022. It represents a crucial step forward in the journey of the National Symphony Orchestra, the choirs and the National Concert Hall. It is a critical part of the National Concert Hall's...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff (31 Jan 2023)

Catherine Martin: The appointment of Special Advisers requires the approval of Government in accordance with Section 11 of the Public Service Management Act 1997. Following the rotation of the Taoiseach, the process has commenced to reappoint the following advisers in my Department: Office Adviser Salary Minister Catherine Martin Juno McEnroe ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Cultural Institutions (31 Jan 2023)

Catherine Martin: My Department is committed to providing ongoing support to the National Cultural Institutions, maintaining regular contact with all NCI senior management to ensure that any matters that arise are dealt with expeditiously. Although I have no meetings scheduled with the CEO of the National Concert Hall in the immediate future, officials from my Department keep in regular contact with him and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Official Travel (31 Jan 2023)

Catherine Martin: In accordance with DPER Circular 01/2020 Procedures for Offsetting the Emissions associated with air travel, my Department has made the following payments to the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications under the Climate Action Fund scheme to offset emissions in respect of the years 2020 and 2021. The 2022 figures are yet to be finalised by our Travel Provider but will be...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (31 Jan 2023)

Catherine Martin: Through Culture Ireland my Department continues to work towards the Global Ireland 2025 aim, to double Ireland’s global cultural footprint by supporting our artists to present work to audiences worldwide. Culture Ireland has responsibility for promoting Irish arts worldwide and does this by providing grants to create and support opportunities for Irish artists to present their work...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Funding (31 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 Funding (31 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...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Funding (31 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...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourist Accommodation (31 Jan 2023)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 309 to 311, inclusive, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Advertising (1 Feb 2023)

Catherine Martin: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department in its current configuration was formed in June 2020, following the formation of the Government. I have been advised by my Department that the total spend on online advertising, specifically, for the time period 2020 to date is €59,974.31, including VAT. Details are set out in tabular format below. At all times value for money is a critical...