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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (18 Sep 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 (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. It is intended to bring the STLT General Scheme to Government in the coming period for approval and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (18 Sep 2024)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 347, 348, 350, 351, 354, 355, 359, 361 and 364 together. I have received a number of 2025 Budget submissions from various industry stakeholders and consideration will be given to these submissions in the context of the ongoing Budget preparations. The principal Government supports for the audiovisual sector include the Section 481 tax relief and funding...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Budget 2025 (18 Sep 2024)

Catherine Martin: I can confirm I have received a 2025 Budget submission from the organisation referred to by the Deputy. Consideration will be given to the submission in the context of the ongoing Budget preparations.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artificial Intelligence (18 Sep 2024)

Catherine Martin: The Department is guided by relevant legislation, policies and the National Cyber Security Centre in respect of all matters related to the use or operation of AI. All applications and platforms used or operated by my Department must be in line with relevant policies and be consistent with advice provided by the National Cyber Security Centre. The EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, which...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artificial Intelligence (18 Sep 2024)

Catherine Martin: I am advised that officials from my Department have not used artificial intelligence software in the preparation of responses to parliamentary questions or in response to any correspondence from outside the Department. The use of software or applications in my Department must be in line with all relevant Department policies, and consistent with advice provided by the National Cyber...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (18 Sep 2024)

Catherine Martin: While this is primarily a matter for the Hugh Lane Gallery and Dublin City Council, a partnership agreement was signed between the National Gallery, London, the Hugh Lane Gallery, Dublin and my Department in February 2021, regarding the Sir Hugh Lane Bequest of thirty-nine paintings. This partnership emphasises a commitment to working together to allow the public in both Ireland and the UK...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Meetings (18 Sep 2024)

Catherine Martin: I have met with the CEO of the National Concert Hall on numerous occasions. In addition, my Department engages regularly with the CEO and management team of this National Cultural Institution. In that context, I am advised that my officials will meet twice with the CEO of the National Concert Hall this week.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artists' Remuneration (18 Sep 2024)

Catherine Martin: Throughout the pandemic, I was very cognisant of the challenges the restrictions caused for the arts, culture and live entertainment industry. A suite of supports were delivered by my Department for the live entertainment sector including; €25m allocated to the 2021 Live Performance Support Scheme €4m allocated for the MEBAS 2022 (Music and Entertainment Business Assistance...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Freedom of Information (24 Sep 2024)

Catherine Martin: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table below: Year Total FOI Requests Received FOI Requests Refused 2022 163 41 2023 236 42 2024 (to 19 September) 170 37 I am advised that the majority of requests that were refused were done so on the basis...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (24 Sep 2024)

Catherine Martin: Under the Arts Act 2003, the Arts Council has primary responsibility for the development of the arts in Ireland. The Arts Council's commitment to the arts is provided for in its 10-years investment Strategy - Making Great Art Work. Arts participation is a core value across all areas of the Arts Council's work and it is committed to increasing public engagement in the arts in Ireland. The...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (24 Sep 2024)

Catherine Martin: Awaiting reply from Department.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Funding (24 Sep 2024)

Catherine Martin: My Department in its current configuration was established in September 2020. I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department has not been allocated funding under the EU's Recovery and Resilience Programme in that period.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (24 Sep 2024)

Catherine Martin: In 2022, the former Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (now Coimisiún na Meán), together with Foras na Gaeilge, commissioned a research project to ascertain the level of interest in a youth focused Irish language radio station. There were two separate phases to the research project. Firstly, the views of a national representative sample of 15 to 34 year olds were sought regarding...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artists' Remuneration (24 Sep 2024)

Catherine Martin: The Basic Income for the Arts pilot was a key policy objective for me. Since becoming Minister, I have been determined to focus on supporting professional arts practice and demonstrating to artists that they are valued, that their work is appreciated and that the contribution they make to enhancing all of our lives is understood. Accordingly, in line with that commitment to supporting...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (24 Sep 2024)

Catherine Martin: Primary support for the arts, including theatre, is delivered by the Arts Council, funding for which has increased steadily in recent years and reached a record €134 million in 2024. The Arts Council, which is independent in its funding decisions under the Arts Act 2003, operates within a published ten-year strategic framework entitled Making Great Art Work. The Arts Council supports...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (25 Sep 2024)

Catherine Martin: My Department funds a variety of projects under the B6 Subhead in support of objectives under our high-level goal in relation to developing individual and community engagement with and in the arts, culture and creativity and promoting Ireland’s arts, culture, and creativity globally. The Arts Council offers a wide range of schemes that provide funding to artists and arts...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (25 Sep 2024)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 47 and 48 together. The suite of supports for the live entertainment sector delivered by my Department during the pandemic sustained employment opportunities and well-being and protected the sector’s future viability, supporting over 100,000 days of employment during the pandemic. Details of the guidelines, terms and conditions and recipients of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Staff (26 Sep 2024)

Catherine Martin: Since the formation of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media in September 2020 there has been five Special Advisers employed by the Department. The appointment of Special Advisers is subject to section 11 of the Public Service Management Act 1997. All special advisers appointed to me are paid at the relevant Principal Officer (Standard) PPC scale. The...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Broadcasting Sector (26 Sep 2024)

Catherine Martin: The 'Where to Watch' platform is operated by Screen Ireland the State Body with responsibility for the development of the Irish audiovisual industry. This platform, launched in 2022, is designed to help audiences all over the world discover where they can watch Irish film, selected TV dramas, animated works and documentaries both at home and in cinemas anywhere in the world. Users can browse...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Functions (26 Sep 2024)

Catherine Martin: As Minister, I have no role in the nomination or appointment of members of the board of Irish National Opera, nor has my Department.