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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (2 Apr 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: The tourism bodies that come under the Department’s aegis are Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland. The appropriate Oireachtas contact for Fáilte Ireland is oireachtas@failteireland.ie and for Tourism Ireland is Oireachtasqueries@tourismireland.com.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: European Council (2 Apr 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: Ireland will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the period July to December 2026. As part of preparations for the Presidency, officials in my Department have been engaging extensively with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade across a number of fora: Officials from my Department attend regular meetings of the Inter-Departmental Group on Presidency Policy...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (2 Apr 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: The role of the Department 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. Fáilte Ireland has developed a capacity and pipeline monitor to track ongoing movement in accommodation capacity. This includes changes in current capacity and the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cross-Border Co-operation (2 Apr 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: The UK Nationality and Borders Act 2022 provides for the establishment of a scheme under which non-visa required nationals will need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling to the UK. The scheme entered into force on a phased basis from October 2023. The ETA requirement does not apply to Irish citizens due to the Common Travel Area arrangements. However, the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (2 Apr 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: In support of Action 7 in the Report of the Night-Time Economy Taskforce (available from ) the Department commissioned a survey in 2024, to examine the issues for patrons and artists with disabilities when going out at night and engaging in cultural activities. The issue of accessibility and the barriers that currently exist in the Night-Time Economy (NTE) has been raised on a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (2 Apr 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: The 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. The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred this question to that agency for direct response to the Deputy....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Meetings (2 Apr 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: There was a Ministerial Management Board meeting held on 20th February and the list of attendees is as set out in the table below Name Title/Grade Patrick O Donovan Minister Charlie Mc Conalogue Minister of State Michael O Connor Advisor to Minister Ciaran O Donnell Advisor to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artists' Remuneration (3 Apr 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Programme for Government commits to assessing the Basic Income for the Arts pilot research scheme to maximise its impact. The Basic Income for the Arts pilot research scheme will conclude in August 2025 and the data from the pilot will feed into Government consideration of the next steps. Recipients have been receiving payment and responding to surveys under the scheme since August 2022....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (3 Apr 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: Under the Arts Act 2003, the Arts Council has primary responsibility for the development of the arts in Ireland and Budget 2025 has provided record funding of €140 million for the Arts Council. The Arts Council and it is committed to increasing public engagement in the arts in Ireland and it provides financial support to a number of initiatives aimed at increasing public access,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (3 Apr 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: The National Famine Commemoration takes place on the third Sunday of May, or the preceding Saturday, following a 2018 Government decision to mark the Great Irish Famine with an annual State event of remembrance and reflection. The commemoration, consisting of a community event and solemn State ceremony, takes place in each of the provinces of Ireland on a rotating basis. In September...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Online Safety (3 Apr 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Department of Justice has responsibility for the development of legislation and policy related to firearms, including administering the Firearms Acts 1925 to 2009 and related legislation. In particular, firearms may only be purchased by licensed persons and only be sold by registered Firearms Dealers. The Online Safety and Media Regulation (OSMR) Act 2022 provided for the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artists' Remuneration (3 Apr 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: Thank you for your question and the inclusion of correspondence from a Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) recipient which was also sent to me earlier this week, and which my office will reply to directly also. The Programme for Government commits to assessing the BIA pilot research scheme to maximise its impact. The Basic Income for the Arts pilot research scheme will conclude in August...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (3 Apr 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: The 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. The specific matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Tourism Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred this question to that agency for direct response to the Deputy....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (9 Apr 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: The General Scheme of the Registration of Short Term Tourist Letting Bill was approved by Government and published in December 2022. This Bill provided for the establishment of regulatory controls, including a register for all Short Term Letting (STL) properties. Following a legally required notification of the General Scheme to the European Commission under the Technical Regulations...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (9 Apr 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 139, 140 and 141 together. The Programme for Government outlines the Government’s commitment to the sustainable growth and long-term development of Ireland’s tourism sector. Through continued support for the national tourism agencies, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland, the Government aims to enhance Ireland’s reputation as a...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Sign Language (9 Apr 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm for the Deputy that my Department continues to implement the relevant provisions of the Irish Sign Language Act 2017. For example, the Act places a statutory duty on all public bodies to provide ISL users with free interpretation, when availing of or seeking to access services. In that regard, my Department, across the various Sectors, provides free interpretation services...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (10 Apr 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: As outlined in the Programme for Government, the Government believes that culture and the arts are essential to a well-rounded society, providing opportunities for education, expression and community engagement. Ireland is world renowned for our rich, diverse and vibrant arts sector. As part of the Programme, the Government has committed to examining the feasibility of a minor capital works...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Online Safety (10 Apr 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: There is now a significant body of legislation providing the foundation for Ireland’s online safety framework, including the regulation of social media. Coimisiún na Meán, as Ireland’s new online safety and media regulator, is at the heart of that framework. It was established under the Online Safety and Media Regulation (OSMR) Act, which transposed the AudioVisual...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artificial Intelligence (10 Apr 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: My 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. At present my Department has not adopted the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artificial Intelligence (10 Apr 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 251, 252 and 253 together. My Department does not have any projects underway with CeADAR. Regarding the bodies under the aegis of my Department, this would be an operational matter for the bodies themselves. The policy areas where my Department is examining future use of AI, and the entities my Department is working with in this regard, are set out below....