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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (11 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: The network of local and community museums is a very important element of the heritage and culture sector, interpreting many aspects of local history and providing access to the culture and traditions of life in Ireland. I am aware that the constraints on travel during the COVID pandemic and the more recent escalation of utility costs has brought unprecedented challenges to the continued...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff (11 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: There are four special advisers that work with Ministers or Ministers of State in my Department. The names and contact details for each are outlined in the table below: Name of Minister or Minister of State Name of Special Advisor Email Address Minister Catherine Martin Juno McEnroe Ministers.Office@tcagsm.gov.ie 23...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Television Licence Fee (11 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: The number of licences issued by An Post from January to June 2023 are set out in the table below. The evasion rate in 2021 was estimated at 13.7%, giving an overall compliance rate of 86.3% for that year. The estimate of the evasion rate for 2022 is currently being finalised by my Department based on new data from the Census 2022, the summary results of which were published by the Central...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Data (11 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: My Department in its current configuration was established in September 2020. I am advised there are no barter accounts operated by my Department. In relation to bodies under the aegis of my Department, these are operational matters for the bodies themselves and not something for which I have direct, day-to-day responsibility. For completeness however, I can advise the Deputy that TG4 has...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Raidió Teilifís Éireann (11 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: A trusted public service broadcaster is a vital part of our democracy. Given the recent failings of governance in RTÉ that have come to light, that trust must be restored. This can only be accomplished through a wide-ranging and comprehensive examination of RTÉ and by putting in place new ways of doing business to prevent their recurrence. On Tuesday last week, the Government agreed...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Raidió Teilifís Éireann (11 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: A trusted public service broadcaster is a vital part of our democracy. Given the recent governance failings in RTÉ that have come to light, that trust must be restored. This can only be accomplished through a wide-ranging and comprehensive examination of RTÉ and by putting in place new ways of doing business to prevent their recurrence . On Tuesday last week, the Government agreed...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Raidió Teilifís Éireann (11 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: On Tuesday last week, the Government approved proposals I brought forward to initiate a root and branch examination of RTÉ comprising two elements: an independent review to examine the governance structures and organisational culture of RTÉ overseen by an Expert Governance Advisory Committee; and,an independent review to examine the mechanisms by which external contractors are...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Brexit Supports (11 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: The European Commission’s Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) fund aims to provide financial support to the Member States, regions and sectors most affected by Brexit in order to deal with the adverse economic, social, territorial and, where appropriate, environmental consequences. Ireland, as the Member State most affected, has received a significant allocation of over €1 billion,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (12 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: I am advised that the details of expenditure on outside / third party reports of the nature specified by the Deputy are as follows: Year Name of report provider Purpose & details of external technical, qualitative, or quantitative report Amount Paid 2022 John McCarthy Consultancy Services Review of the delivery of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Raidió Teilifís Éireann (12 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 128 and 129 together. On Tuesday last week, the Government agreed to proposals I brought forward to initiate a root and branch examination of RTÉ comprising two elements: an independent review to examine the governance structures and organisational culture of RTÉ overseen by an Expert Governance Advisory Committee; and,an independent review to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (12 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: A Performance Delivery Agreement (PDA) is in place between my Department and Galway Culture Company. This PDA outlines the delivery agreement for the drawdown, management and monitoring of the €1 million funding for the programme under the legacy framework. It defines the agreement in regards to the milestones and associated key performance indicators, and subsequent satisfactory...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (12 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: Leuven Institute of Ireland in Europe was established in 1984, on the former campus of the 17th-century Irish Franciscan college in Belgium. The college operates as an international residential centre for education, training and research in European and international affairs, in fulfilment of its mission to maximise promotion, positive exposure and opportunities for the island of Ireland....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Equality Issues (12 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: The National Cultural Institutions (NCIs) are very active in relation to LGBTI+ initiatives, offering special access and tours for the LGBTI+ community and discussing LGBTI+ contexts as well as providing other opportunities for the general public to engage with LGBTI+ related arts and culture. For example, Chester Beatty is currently planning a school-related event for November as part...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Equality Issues (12 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: Each of the National Cultural Institutions (NCIs) is working well to contribute towards the better recognition and visibility of the LGBTI+ community in relation to Irish arts, culture and sport and that the history of the LGBTI+ movement is preserved. The consideration within the NCIs is ongoing and active with a view to innovation and the staff involved interact between institutions to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Equality Issues (12 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: Business to Arts is an independent organisation with a strong record of achievement in encouraging sponsorship and support from the business community for the arts. Their annual awards scheme seeks to highlight inspirational examples of creativity, artistic achievement, social inclusion and community benefits that are obtained with support from the business community. My Department...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (13 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: I am conscious of the contribution that festivals make to the artistic and cultural life of local communities and how they make destinations more attractive to domestic and international tourists. I recognise also the challenges involved in arranging festivals, often involving significant financial outlay and commitments and a great deal of voluntary activity. Accordingly, my Department and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Raidió Teilifís Éireann (13 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: As the Deputy will be aware, I met last Thursday, 6th July, with the Chair of the RTÉ Board, Siún Ní Raghallaigh, the new Director General of RTÉ, Kevin Bakhurst, and the acting Deputy Director General, Adrian Lynch. It was a constructive meeting with a full and frank exchange of views. I made clear at the meeting that I was not satisfied with the way in which...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourist Accommodation (13 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: As I said in my earlier response to Deputy Munster, 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 that the sector keeps the value for money proposition to the fore across all its segments to ensure that our high quality reputation is maintained...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Land Issues (13 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: I have been informed by Údarás na Gaeltachta that in order to fully assess capital expenditure requirements in the context of changing demands and the transition to a low carbon future, the organisation is assessing its property portfolio in terms of building fabric, sustainability credentials, building layouts, estate infrastructure and future planning, and master plan development...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Raidió Teilifís Éireann (13 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: I thank the Deputy for raising the matter in the Dáil today. A Private Members Bill setting out similar proposals was considered at Second Stage in the Seanad last Wednesday, and I had the opportunity to respond to the issue there. As I said in the Seanad, I fully understand the rationale for calls for a cap on remuneration. The public rightly want accountability from senior executives...