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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Revenue (15 Oct 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. Tourism Ireland is the agency responsible for promoting the island of Ireland overseas as a compelling tourism destination. The matter raised by the Deputy is an...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Official Engagements (15 Oct 2024)

Catherine Martin: I wish to advise the Deputy that, since my appointment as Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media in September 2020, I have not attended any international events or engagements, where members of the media were also in attendance as part of the Government delegation.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Harbours and Piers (15 Oct 2024)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 699 and 710 together. Toisc go bhfuil an t-eolas atá á lorg ag an Teachta fairsing, ní féidir é a chur ar fáil laistigh den fhráma ama atá ceadaithe. Seolfar an méid atá iarrtha ar aghaidh nuair a bheidh sé ar fáil chuig an Teachta de réir na h-amlínte atá leagtha síoa sna...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (22 Oct 2024)

Catherine Martin: Following the publication of the in September 2021, a high level Night-Time Economy (NTE) Implementation Group was established which includes representatives from key Departments, Agencies, and Stakeholders and is chaired by my Department. The group meets regularly to oversee the progression and implementation of the NTE Taskforce Report recommendations. The Group also ensures that new ideas...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (22 Oct 2024)

Catherine Martin: Introducing the Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme 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. While the research phase of the pilot...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council (22 Oct 2024)

Catherine Martin: The annual Appropriation Account and Revised Estimates for Public Services for my Department's Vote provides detailed information regarding expenditure and receipts including expenditure on the Arts and Culture programme as set out in the table below. The annual publications provide information on expenditure and multi-annual capital commitments is set out in the Department's Appropriation...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Funding (22 Oct 2024)

Catherine Martin: The total funding under the Tourism Services programme, along with a breakdown of allocation, is available in the published Revised Estimates for each of the years in question. The total funding for each of these years is as follows: Year Current Capital Total €000 €000 €000 ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Promotion (22 Oct 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 an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred this question to that agency for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Projects (22 Oct 2024)

Catherine Martin: The Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform’s (DPENDR) approach to updating National Development Plan (NDP) ceilings focussed on the years 2025 and 2026. This took place through bilateral engagements which commenced in Q1 2024. These engagements mainly focussed on overall NDP funding for my Department and related expenditure sub-heads, with particular emphasis on...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (22 Oct 2024)

Catherine Martin: As the recently announced acquisition of Rory Gallagher’s Fender Stratocaster guitar is being progressed as a donation to the National Museum of Ireland in the context of Section 1003 of the Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997, the arrangements in that regard are available online at:- www.revenue.ie/en/personal-tax-credits-reliefs-and-exemption...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (22 Oct 2024)

Catherine Martin: I met with the Chair of the Abbey, Mr John Cronin, on 17 September 2024, engaging in a broad discussion on the role of the chair, governance and the strategic direction of the Abbey Theatre. Senior officials from my Department also met with the Chair on 2 October. A date for a future meeting has not yet been scheduled.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (22 Oct 2024)

Catherine Martin: The Broadcasting Act 2009 made provision for the establishment of the Broadcasting Fund, to be managed and controlled by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, now Coimisiún na Meán, and funded primarily from 7% of net TV licence fee receipts. The Act also provided for the establishment of schemes, the objectives of which include the development programmes based on Irish culture,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Media Sector (22 Oct 2024)

Catherine Martin: The Future of Media Commission recommended the development of a strategy for a more coordinated whole of Government and society approach to combat the damaging impact of disinformation on Irish society and democracy. The Working Group tasked with developing the Strategy was established in February 2023. It is independently chaired and comprises representatives from Government Departments,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Vacant Properties (22 Oct 2024)

Catherine Martin: In general, matters relating to property for my Department are the responsibility of the Office of Public Works. My Department does not own any properties.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Air Services (22 Oct 2024)

Catherine Martin: Government acknowledges the value of aviation in supporting international connectivity, economic development and tourism via airports. As an island economy, it is essential that tourism is enabled by the supply of convenient, direct and competitive access. It is a policy priority of my Department to put an increased focus on regional growth and season extension, delivering greater...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: State Bodies (23 Oct 2024)

Catherine Martin: Coimisiún na Meán have an approved staffing sanction of 205 posts of which 10 are currently vacant. Section 10 of the Broadcasting Act 2009, as amended, provides that Coimisiún na Meán shall be independent in the performance of its functions. Further details as to the level of each vacancy and full year cost of filling these vacancies are operational matters for...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (6 Nov 2024)

Catherine Martin: Tá áthas orm a bheith anseo inniu chun sonraí faoin meastachán forlíontach teicniúil do mo Roinn i 2024 a chur i láthair don Choiste. Déanfaidh an meastachán forlíontach teicniúil seo soláthar d’athdháileadh coigilteas ar fud Vóta mo Roinne, ach ní hionann é agus maoiniú breise ón Státchiste....

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (6 Nov 2024)

Catherine Martin: There is good news on the velodrome. I thank him the Deputy for his constructive approach to these meetings. He has been a strong advocate, particularly on the sport and the arts side. He has a keen personal interest in both sectors. They have been very fortunate to have him as their advocate. I also take the opportunity to wish him well. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (6 Nov 2024)

Catherine Martin: No, go ahead, that is fine.

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (6 Nov 2024)

Catherine Martin: There is additional funding of €5.8 million for Tourism Ireland, which is about promoting the entire island to overseas visitors, including to our US, GB and European markets. I am targeting funding towards supporting the regions to ensure benefits of tourism as spread as widely as possible. In the budget, I announced I have retained funding that will allow Tourism Ireland to...