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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (31 Jan 2024)

Catherine Martin: Last June, I brought a Memorandum to Government to inform them of my intention to establish an Advisory Committee on the Restitution and Repatriation of Historically and Culturally Sensitive Objects in Ireland. The Committee is tasked with the drafting of policy advice and national guidelines on the restitution and repatriation of cultural heritage in Ireland that has been illegally or...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Raidió Teilifís Éireann (1 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: The report into Toy Show The Musical was an RTÉ-commissioned report. Anonymisation was a matter for Grant Thornton who carried out the review for RTÉ. The terms of reference were set by RTÉ, including need to respect principles of natural justice. The decision on anonymisation was taken with regard to the principles of natural justice and to ensure cooperation of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (1 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: While elements of the hospitality sector are important parts of the wider tourism ecosystem, as Minister for Tourism I do not have responsibility for the general hospitality or food services sector. While these are important segments of the wider enterprise economy as they do not fall within my remit, I have no plans to undertake a study as referred to in the question. The Minister for...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Animal Welfare (1 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: I am advised that my Department does not have any funding streams available for such a project. In the event that there is a tourism element to the proposed project, I have referred this question to Fáilte Ireland for direct response to the Deputy. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Broadcasting Sector (1 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: The independent radio sector plays an essential role in sharing reliable and relevant news and bringing communities together. The wider media sector in Ireland, which is a vital element of our democracy and society as a whole, is undergoing fundamental change. This is in part due to the increased digitalisation of news and media content generally and the associated decline in advertising...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Revised) (8 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: Fáiltím roimh an deis labhairt leis an Roghchoiste um Thurasóireacht, Cultúr, Ealaíona, Spórt agus Meáin agus Meastachán Athbhreithnithe 2024 dar luach €1.2 billiún san iomlán do Vóta 33 do Réimsí Clár A, B, D agus E á bhreithniú. Tá áthas orm sonraí a sholáthar maidir leis na bearta...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Revised) (8 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: First, we are missing some members from the board of Tourism Ireland. I am looking forward to having these places filled because they have to be nominated by the Northern Ireland executive. Additionally, our proposed new chair of the organisation, Alice Mansergh, still remains as chair-designate. We look forward to her taking up the role fully. Obviously, though, there are great benefits...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Revised) (8 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: From our engagement with the sector and stakeholders pre-budget, the key issue was for tourism activities like adventure centres and experiences. I secured €10 million for a comprehensive programme of supports targeted at those downstream tourism businesses. My officials and Fáilte Ireland have engaged intensively on a scheme. I expect to conclude negotiations imminently as we...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Revised) (8 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: While elements of the hospitality sector are definitely part of the wider tourism ecosystem, I do not have responsibility for general hospitality or food services which are under the remit of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Coveney. That is why we have a joint tourism and hospitality forum. We met the stakeholders of that forum a fortnight ago. The real call we...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Revised) (8 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: I must check that detail. Can I get back to the Deputy on that?

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Revised) (8 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: Yes. On the short-term tourism letting legislation, there was a standstill period. It was originally due to end on 22 December 2023 but remains in place. My officials have continued to engage consistently with the EU Commission on that. We hope that there will be a positive response from the Commission shortly and then we will move as quickly as possible with the legislation. I am...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Revised) (8 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: I can confirm for Deputy Mythen that the Brexit adjustment fund provided €7.75 million in 2023.

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Revised) (8 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: Yes.

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Revised) (8 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: No, I just had a shortfall-----

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Revised) (8 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: I will get the exact number on that for the Deputy.

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Revised) (8 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: I will get the exact detail on that for the Deputy.

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Revised) (8 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: I will get that exact detail for the Deputy.

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Revised) (8 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: I am happy to report that Fáilte Ireland is working on developing it currently.

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Revised) (8 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: We will come back to the Deputy after we have asked Fáilte Ireland whether the projects are working in parallel or if there is one in front of the other in terms of their development.

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Revised) (8 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: Absolutely.