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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Promotion (19 Sep 2024)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 33 and 46 together. My role and that of my Department in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national tourism policy development and in securing resources to assist the tourism agencies, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland, in implementing that policy. The matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Schemes (19 Sep 2024)

Catherine Martin: Tourism remains of critical importance to the Irish economy but, like all sectors, it must continue to evolve and innovate in order to compete successfully with other destinations. Last year, Fáilte Ireland launched four new Regional Tourism Development Strategies 2023-2027 for Ireland’s Ancient East, Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and Dublin, which will...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Broadcasting Sector (19 Sep 2024)

Catherine Martin: The Future of Media Commission (FOMC), in examining the challenges faced by the media sector and consequent impact on the provision of public service content, made a number of recommendations to counter these challenges and to support the provision of public service content. This included the establishment of a new Media Fund to provide support for the provision of public service content by...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Promotion (19 Sep 2024)

Catherine Martin: Enhancing cross-border cooperation and connections has been a core commitment of this Government and tourism has been a key asset in building initiatives that can help to achieve this goal. At the most recent NSMC Tourism Sectoral meeting both Minister Murphy, from the Northern Ireland Executive, and I agreed to the establishment of an All Island Strategic Tourism Group to identify and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourist Accommodation (19 Sep 2024)

Catherine Martin: The importance of the tourism sector to the Irish economy and to communities in every corner of the country is well understood and the use of tourist accommodation to support the Government’s response to the humanitarian crisis has impacted the sector. On 28 March, the Government agreed a new comprehensive accommodation strategy for International Protection applicants that will see...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Centres (19 Sep 2024)

Catherine Martin: Much of the nationwide infrastructure of venues and arts centres used by the artistic communities and the professional arts were initiated and funded by local authorities. The network of venues and arts centres established receive ongoing funding for programming from the Arts Council. My Department focuses on providing capital grant funding for arts and cultural facilities. The primary...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (19 Sep 2024)

Catherine Martin: The increased funding enjoyed by the Arts, Culture and Sports sectors over the past number of years reflects the important role played by these sectors across our economy and society and is testament to my commitment, and the commitment of Government, to ensure that robust funding streams are in place to allow them deliver on key priorities and objectives. It is commonly acknowledged and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Broadcasting Sector (19 Sep 2024)

Catherine Martin: Commercial broadcasters, such as local radio, play an important role in providing valuable public service content to the Irish public. The Future of Media Commission, in examining the challenges faced by the media sector and consequent impact on the provision of public service content, made a number of recommendations to counter these challenges and to support the provision of public service...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (19 Sep 2024)

Catherine Martin: The importance of the tourism sector to the Irish economy and communities in every corner of Ireland is well understood. 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. Fáilte Ireland's...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (19 Sep 2024)

Catherine Martin: The importance of the tourism sector to the Irish economy and communities in every corner of Ireland is well understood. 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. Fáilte Ireland's...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (19 Sep 2024)

Catherine Martin: My role and that of my Department in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national tourism policy development and in securing resources to assist the tourism agencies, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland, in implementing that policy. The matter raised is primarily an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred this question to that agency for...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (19 Sep 2024)

Catherine Martin: As the Deputy rightly notes, Ireland has long held a reputation for the warmth of its welcome to visitors. The world-famous warmth and hospitality that awaits visitors to Ireland, combined with the beauty of our landscape and the richness of our culture, are enduring strengths and have been instrumental in making tourism one of our most important economic sectors. Hospitality is an important...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Promotion (19 Sep 2024)

Catherine Martin: My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of developing national tourism policy and the tourism agencies, Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland, deal with the implementation of this policy. Supporting and promoting international business tourism is an operational matter for both Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland through the “Meet in Ireland”...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (19 Sep 2024)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 171 and 172 together. My Department’s Arts and Culture programme aims to promote and develop Ireland’s arts, stage and film industry at home and abroad, maximising their societal and economic value for the country, and supporting Arts and the entertainment sector to develop and grow. In support of this, the following measures have been undertaken...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rental Sector (23 Jul 2024)

Catherine Martin: The proposed Short Term Letting and Tourism (STLT) Bill will provide the statutory basis for the establishment of a register for Short Term Lets in Ireland which will facilitate the production of quality data on short term letting accommodation in each region in the country. However, until that point, it is not possible to provide accurate data on the quantum of such accommodation. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Media Sector (23 Jul 2024)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 892, 893, 949 and 987 together. Article 13(2) of the revised Audiovisual Media Services Directive ('AVMSD') provides that Member States may require media service providers under their jurisdiction to make a financial contribution to the production of European works. To exercise this option under the AVMSD, section 159E of the Broadcasting Act 2009 (as amended)...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Media Sector (23 Jul 2024)

Catherine Martin: The report of the Future of Media Commission set out a need for research on developing the all-island media economy and maximising collaboration between public service media and public service content providers on an all-island basis. The Commission made a recommendation in this regard, which was accepted by Government, and which is being progressed by Coimisiún na Meán. Preparatory...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Broadcasting Sector (23 Jul 2024)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 895 to 898, inclusive, 900, 933 and 951 together. The Future of Media Commission set out clearly that public service media and public service media content should be viewed as a public good, and as such, required an appropriate and sustainable source of funding. This Government is committed to delivering the necessary reform to put in place a sustainable,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Schemes (23 Jul 2024)

Catherine Martin: The Report of the Night-Time Economy Taskforce recognised that noise is an issue that needs serious consideration if the protection of residential amenity and the operation of the Night-Time Economy are to be managed in a balanced manner and if our cities and towns are to develop as genuinely vibrant places to live, socialise and work. The Department of Environment, Climate and Communications...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourist Accommodation (23 Jul 2024)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 904 and 944 together. The proposed Short Term Letting and Tourism (STLT) Bill will provide the statutory basis for the establishment of a register for Short Term Lets (STLs) in Ireland and for the implementation of the new EU Short Term Rental (STR) Regulation which was adopted by the EU on 11 April 2024. The Government's housing policy, “Housing for...