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

Catherine Martin: Public service broadcasting is of vital importance to our society as a whole, and in particular to the functioning of our democracy. The Broadcasting Act 2009 sets out the statutory basis for the governance and funding of public service broadcasting in Ireland, and provides for two statutory public service broadcasters, TG4 and RTÉ. Since taking office in 2020, I have secured an...

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

Catherine Martin: Since the issues relating to the understatement of the remuneration of a contractor in RTÉ first came to light on 22 June last, I have met twice with the Chair of the RTÉ Board and spoken with her by phone on several occasions. I met with the Chair on 24 June and after that meeting I announced that there would be an independent examination of RTÉ. The second meeting with the...

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

Catherine Martin: In 2019, Vote 33 was comprised of four programme areas - Culture; Heritage; Irish Language, Gaeltacht & the Islands; and North/South Cooperation. The overall gross outturn of that Vote in 2019 was €335,343,000 - of this, Culture accounted for €183,470,000 (gross) and Irish Language Gaeltacht & the Islands accounted for €55,361,000 (gross). Vote 33 was...

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

Catherine Martin: Under section 98 of the Broadcasting Act 2009, RTÉ is independent in the pursuance of its objects. However, given the nature and seriousness of the damaging disclosures regarding RTÉ in recent weeks, I decided to launch an independent, root and branch examination of RTÉ. Before finalising the terms of reference of the examination, on 28 June 2023 I met with representatives of...

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

Catherine Martin: I refer the Deputy to his Parliamentary Question No. 69 of May 18 last when the matter of the PEACE PLUS 2021-2027 programme was discussed. The PEACE PLUS programme presents an excellent opportunity to deliver North-South co-operation projects in the border counties and tourism is one of the investment areas identified under the programme. Since 2019, my officials have been engaging...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Television Licence Fee (13 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: When considering the report of the Future of Media Commission, the Government decided not to accept the recommendation that the TV licence be abolished and replaced with Exchequer funding. Instead, the Government decided that the current system should be reformed and enhanced to provide a more equitable and sustainable funding model. Government established a Technical Working Group to...

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

Catherine Martin: On 7 November 2022, the EU Commission submitted its proposal for a Regulation on data collection and sharing relating to short-term accommodation rental services to the European Parliament and to the Council. The proposal seeks to harmonise and streamline the framework for data generation and data sharing on short-term accommodation rental services across the EU. The proposal has been...

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

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 399 and 400 together. The Government is committed to the ongoing development of a vibrant and competitive tourism sector that makes a significant contribution across the country, is economically, socially and environmentally sustainable, helps promote a positive image of Ireland overseas, and enables local communities to prosper. My officials, in...

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

Catherine Martin: In 2022, IMMA, the Irish Museum of Modern Art, received a proposal for an IMMA satellite gallery in Ballina, County Mayo to support the enhancement of the cultural offering in the region. The proposal was discussed by the IMMA Board and briefing on the matter was provided to my Department. During this period, Government decided to suspend the IIP programme. Given this decision and on the...

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

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 404 to 406, 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 Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (13 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: It is just over 500 days since the invasion of Ukraine by Russia which resulted in a record numbers of displaced people seeking protection across Europe. Thanks to the incredible generosity and support of the Irish people, more than 100,000 people from Ukraine and asylum seekers from elsewhere are now being accommodated in Ireland. The Department of Children, Equality, Disability,...

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

Catherine Martin: My officials have been advised by NewEra in relation to this pension increase consent request, and I am currently considering the matter, and will then engage with the Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform for his final decision in relation to this matter.

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

Catherine Martin: I refer the Deputy to his Parliamentary Question No. 150 www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2022-09-29/150/?highli ght%5B0%5D=47850 of 29 September last, which confirmed that my Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of developing national tourism policy. With regards to the particular matter of identifying growth opportunities for business tourism, this is...

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

Catherine Martin: In Budget 2023 I secured additional funding of €15 million for overseas marketing of Ireland after the once-off pump-priming investment of €35 million in 2022. The additional funding of €15 million that was secured for this year, in conjunction with the additional €35 million last year, means that a total of €50 million in additional funding will be...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (13 Jul 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 Promotion (13 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: Culture Ireland, a Division within my Department, is responsible for the promotion of Irish arts worldwide through specific grant programmes and various special initiatives. Culture Ireland creates new opportunities for Irish artists and organisations to present their work globally through showcasing artists at key global arts events, including the Edinburgh Festivals and the Venice...

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

Catherine Martin: The Broadcasting Act 2009 (as amended by the Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022), which is under my remit as Minister, sets out the regulatory framework that applies to broadcasters established in the State, which includes public service broadcasters, whose role is set out in the statute, and commercial broadcasters, which are licenced by Coimisiún na Meán. The...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Directives (20 Sep 2023)

Catherine Martin: My colleague, Minister Roderic O’ Gorman, T.D., Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY), is leading on the transposition of the European Accessibility Act (Directive (EU) 2019/882). I am advised that Minister O'Gorman's Department intends to consult at interdepartmental and inter-agency level and that implementation and oversight of the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (20 Sep 2023)

Catherine Martin: As provided for in the Programme for Government, the Shared Island initiative aims to harness the full potential of the Good Friday Agreement to enhance cooperation, connection and mutual understanding on the island and engage with all communities and traditions to build consensus around a shared future. This involves:unprecedented cooperative all-island investment through the...