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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Websites (6 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: I am advised that since the current formation of my Department in June 2020, there has been no untimely expiration of SSL Certificates of publicly accessible websites under the direct remit of the Department.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (6 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: There are capital schemes administered by my Department for arts and culture projects that provide capital funding aimed at enhancing and maintaining our arts and culture infrastructure. These include allocations for projects involving artist's studios and creative spaces, sustainable practices and disability access. I understand that the organisation referred to by the Deputy is...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council (6 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: As Minister, I have allocated €130m to the Arts Council in 2023. Decisions on the allocation of all of that funding is a matter for the Board of the Arts Council. Furthermore, I am statutorily precluded under Section 24 (2) of the Arts Act 2003 from having any input into decisions around the allocation of that funding. The Arts Council provides programming and revenue supports for a...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Raidió Teilifís Éireann (6 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: The disclosures of the last few weeks concerning Governance issues at RTÉ have been shocking and it is essential to restore trust in RTÉ. The details of the barter account are a matter for RTÉ in the first instance and I have repeatedly stated both publicly and in meetings with RTÉ that there is a need for full disclosure and transparency in this regard. I expect...

Investment in Football: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: Ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a ghabháil leis na Teachtaí as ucht an deis seo a thabhairt dúinn plé a dhéanamh ar chúrsaí infheistíochta sa bpeil. I am glad to have the opportunity to discuss this important sport in the Dáil, and I assure Members that the Government recognises the importance of investment in football as one of the key...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tourist Accommodation (13 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: My position on the general issue of hotel pricing and, indeed, the wider value for money proposition within Irish tourism remains unchanged. While Ireland is not a low-cost destination, it is vital the sector keeps the value-for-money proposition to the fore across all its segments to ensure that our high quality reputation is maintained and that new and repeat visitors continue to come...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tourist Accommodation (13 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: I am in agreement with the Deputy on the potential reputational damage to an industry which is of great importance to Ireland from an employment and economic point of view. That is why I have asked Fáilte Ireland to initiate this research. I will see what recommendations might arise from that. We are definitely seeing price spiking in certain locations and these seem to occur, as...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tourist Accommodation (13 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: Apart from the research I have asked Fáilte Ireland to do, I know it would have written last winter to registered accommodation providers and would have asked every business to consider Ireland's long-term value-for-money reputation when setting prices. That was repeated again at the industry information events, attended by more than 2,000 industry members, and at the Irish Hotels...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Arts Council (13 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: Mar atá a fhios ag an Teachta, bhí an tAire Stáit tinn agus beidh sé ar ais, le cúnamh Dé, san fhómhar. I am aware of the incident to which the Deputy refers and I am very sorry for all of the artists who were affected. Since taking office as Minister, I have been aware that precarious incomes have been a feature of the arts sector and, accordingly, I...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Arts Council (13 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: I absolutely understand, as we all do, the precarious nature of being an artist from a financial point of view. I appreciate the deep disappointment and heartbreak of those who thought they had the award and discovered seven minutes later they did not. The director of the Arts Council has even spoken on radio and apologised profusely. The council emailed all the applicants to inform them...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Arts Council (13 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: As I said, I understand the deep disappointment of those affected by the error. On the errors the Deputy pointed out, the council has put in additional checks. It is seeking to rectify that to ensure there is no recurrence of anything like this. It is putting in the checks to prevent a repeat of any such error that would cause such distress and disappointment to the artists we value so...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Television Licence Fee (13 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: The current legal requirements regarding television licences are set out in Part 9 of the Broadcasting Act 2009. As the Deputy is aware, following Government consideration of the recommendations of the Future of Media Commission, a technical working group was established to examine potential reforms to the TV licence funding model. The group submitted its report to me at the end of...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Television Licence Fee (13 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: That is why I have always set out the good that comes from people paying their television licence fee. I understand the anger in the past few weeks, particularly among the public. The licence fee is a legal requirement but it is also fundamentally about protecting public service broadcasting as a public good that benefits us all. It is vital to emphasise the importance of public service...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Television Licence Fee (13 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: However, in an era of growing disinformation and polarisation in public discourse and society at large, the ongoing provision of quality reporting and content is vital. It is important to draw a distinction between the actions of certain individuals and the many dedicated staff within RTÉ who continue to work hard to bring us high-quality news, entertainment, sport, music and drama,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (13 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta. Tar éis dul i gcomhar le Seirbhís Thithe an Oireachtais, tuigtear dom go bhfuil riaráistí ar thiontuithe oifigiúla ann agus go bhfuil an tseirbhís ag obair chun na riaráistí sin a fhoilsiú ar bhonn sceidealta. Is léir nach mbaineann alt 7 d'Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003 leis na...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (13 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: Mar a dúirt mé cheana, is gnó é chomh maith do sheirbhís Thithe an Oireachtais féin a cuid dualgais faoi Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla a chomhlíonadh. Tuigfidh an Teachta chomh maith gur ghnó é d’Oifig an Choimisinéara Teanga monatóireacht a dhéanamh ar fheidhmiú an Achta agus nach bhfuil aon ról agamsa mar Aire...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (13 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: Aithním an imní atá ar an Teachta Ó Snodaigh maidir leis an gceist áirithe seo. Tá sé le feiceáil go minic agam go bhfuil Tithe an Oireachtais tiomanta dhá-theangachas a chruthú sna Tithe seo. Mar a dúirt mé cheana, tuigfidh an Teachta gur ghnó é d’Oifig an Choimisinéara Teanga monatóireacht a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Broadcasting Sector (13 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: The independent examination of RTÉ, which I announced last week, will be composed of two reviews, namely, a review of governance and culture, and a review of contractor fees, human resources and other matters. While the terms of reference of the review of governance and culture of RTÉ does not explicitly reference climate change, it does provide for an assessment of the impact of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Broadcasting Sector (13 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: I agree. That is why I think it is about the examination and whatever findings come out from that. It is also about what Coimisiún na Meán is doing, and we have strengthened its remit through the Online Safety and Media Regulation Act. As I said, Coimisiún na Meán has indicated in the work programme it published last week that it will be consulting on the making of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Broadcasting Sector (13 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: As I said, given the examination I announced last week, I believe the terms of reference of the review of governance and culture provide for that assessment of the impact of RTÉ’s commercial income. I believe this aspect might be expected to address the impact of sponsorship, product placement and advertising on delivering a service that has the character of a public service....