Results 181-200 of 10,490 for speaker:Patrick O'Donovan

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (6 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: 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, which will both soon come under the aegis of my colleague, Mr. Peter Burke TD, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, once the Tourism function has been transferred to him...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Facilities (6 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Large Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF) was established under the National Sports Policy, published on 25 July 2018, to provide Exchequer support for larger sports facility projects, typically those requiring investments greater than the maximum available under the Community Sport Facility Fund (CSFF). The total investment from the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund since 2020...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artificial Intelligence (6 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: The potential impact of AI on the creative sector, including those in music, is an issue of which I and my Government colleagues are well aware. There is no doubt that AI is reshaping Ireland's creative sector, presenting both transformative opportunities and significant risks for creators and the preservation of cultural identity. To obtain expert guidance, insights, and recommendations...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (6 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Report of the Budgetary Oversight Committee contained 14 Recommendations relating to the Section 481 Film Tax Relief. Some of the recommendations fall under my Department's remit, while responsibility for the remainder falls to the Minister for Finance, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment as well as on the Committee itself. Those recommendations that fall to my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (6 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Programme for Government sets out the Government's commitment to the sustainable growth and development of Ireland’s tourism sector. Through continued support for Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland, the Government aims to enhance Ireland’s reputation as a high-quality, accessible destination for both domestic and international visitors. As an island destination,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (6 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: I was saddened to hear about the closure of the Pálás cinema in Galway at the end of last month, especially as Galway is a UNESCO city of film having been so designated in 2014. As such it is one of only 26 UNESCO cities of film in the world and is the only one in Ireland. Pálás Cinema has been in operation in the Latin Quarter in the heart of Galway City Centre for...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artists' Remuneration (6 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Programme for Government commits to assessing the Basic Income for Artists 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: Broadcasting Sector (6 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: The regulation of advertising in Ireland is a matter for the policy sector concerned. For instance, the Department of Health is responsible for the Public Health (Alcohol) Act, 2018, which includes provisions restricting the advertising and marketing of alcohol, while relevant consumer protection laws, including around misleading or false advertising, are enforced by the Competition and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Promotion (6 Mar 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: Údarás na Gaeltachta (6 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: Tuigim gur cheadaigh bord Údarás na Gaeltachta €250,000 in airgead caipitil ag cruinniú mhí na Nollag 2023 ar obair chomhairleoireachta agus ar thaighde i leith thithíocht a fhorbairt i gceantair Gaeltachta.Tá sé tugtha le fios ag Údarás na Gaeltachta gur cead i bprionsabal atá tugtha ag an mbord agus tá súil ag...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council (6 Mar 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. The Arts Council is the national agency for funding, developing and promoting the arts in Ireland and it...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Social Media (6 Mar 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, one of three main elements of the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Scéimeanna Rannacha (6 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: Tháinig deireadh le Scéim Labhairt na Gaeilge in 2011. Faoin scéim seo, d’íoctaí deontas, arbh fhiú suas le €260 in aghaidh na bliana le teaghlaigh cháilithe Ghaeltachta a bhí in ann a léiriú don Roinn gurbh í an Ghaeilge príomhtheanga labhartha bhunadh an tí acu. Sa scoilbhliain deireadh dá riar 2010/2011, ba...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Foras na Gaeilge (6 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: Foras na Gaeilge is part of the North South Language Body, which was established as one of the north-south implementation structures under the British-Irish Agreement Act 1999. Budgets for the North South Institutions, including An Foras Teanga, are approved by the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC). Seventy-five per cent (75%) of the budget is provided by my Department to Foras na...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (6 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: My Department has no function in relation to the installation of information signage on approach to towns and villages, however, Fáilte Ireland do play a wider role part in assisting tourists in orientation and wayfinding. In that regard, I have asked Fáilte Ireland to reply directly to the Deputy outlining the role they play. If the Deputy does not hear from the agency within...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (6 Mar 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: Irish Language (6 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: Ag croílár iarrachtaí mo Roinne sa bhogadh i dtreo seirbhís phoiblí dhátheangach, tá feidhmiú iomlán agus rathúil Achtanna na dTeangacha Oifigiúla. Tá an obair faoi na hAchtanna criticiúil ó thaobh an Ghaeilge a neadú isteach mar chuid lárnach de sholáthar seirbhísí poiblí na tíre seo agus...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council (6 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: Following on from receipt of the 2023 Arts Council Annual Report, the Secretary General of the Department initiated a thorough examination into the failed ICT project last July. The Report on the Examination of the Arts Council Business Transformation Project was released last month and sets out the evolution of the project, including engagement with my Department and other agencies, as well...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council (6 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: As outlined in the Programme for Government, this 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 a reflection of that commitment, funding for the Arts Council has increased by 75% in recent years to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (6 Mar 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....