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Other Questions: Bullying in the Workplace (14 Nov 2017)

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Other Questions: Creative Ireland Programme (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Creative Ireland programme is a high level, high ambition, five-year initiative, which aims to place creativity at the centre of public policy. The launch document for the programme identified ten actions for 2017, under five specific pillars and there has been significant progress on their delivery. The position is as follows. Under pillar 1, my Department is finalising a draft of a...

Other Questions: Creative Ireland Programme (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: We want to work with all stakeholders through the Creative Ireland programme. The most important programme, which are rolling out shortly, is the creative children programme which, as the Deputy says, will encourage creativity in children. The aim is that, by 2022, every child will have access to tuition in music, drama, coding and art. It is important that we instill a love of art in...

Other Questions: Arts Funding (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Pillar 5 of the Creative Ireland programme aims to unify our global message to the world. The Deputy will appreciate that during the 1916 commemorations in 2016 there was huge engagement in our culture right across our embassies - right across the world, actually. Many different events were held in our embassies and attended by many among our diaspora and indeed others who wanted to engage...

Other Questions: Arts Funding (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I will clarify my comments. There are five pillars in the Creative Ireland programme. Pillar 1 concerns children, Pillar 2 concerns community, Pillar 3 concerns cultural institutions, Pillar 4 concerns media production and Pillar 5 aims to unify our global message to the world. What I am saying is very clear. We want to let people know the rich and varied cultural offering we have in this...

Other Questions: Bullying in the Workplace (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: It is a matter for the boards and directors or CEOs of the bodies funded by my Department, including those bodies directly under my Department's remit, to ensure that as employers they are compliant with all aspects of employment rights legislation, including those aspects relating to bullying and harassment in the workplace. Everyone is entitled to be treated with respect, dignity,...

Other Questions: Bullying in the Workplace (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will appreciate, I am limited in what I can do regarding private organisations and organisations funded independently by State agencies, for example, the Gate, where HR issues are a matter for the boards and management. All workplaces are obliged to comply with employment legislation. Legally, the boards of national cultural institutions and agencies are responsible for good...

Other Questions: Arts Funding (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: 5 o’clock I remind the Deputy that, while in government between 2007 and 2011, Fianna Fáil cut the Arts Council budget by 22%. I am glad I have been able to increase that budget by 20% since taking office in 2014. I absolutely respect the independence of the Arts Council and value its support and expertise. I will continue to work with it as we roll out the Creative...

Other Questions: Arts Funding (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I outlined the breakdown of the €8.5 million allocation, involving, among other things, €3 million for the Arts Council, €2.56 million for the cultural institutions, €1.55 million for the Irish Film Board and €1 million for the Creative Ireland project. As regards the Taoiseach's commitment, he said he wants to double funding for arts, culture and sport...

Other Questions: Arts Funding (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: If the Deputy listens to what I am about to say regarding the figures, she will get a clearer picture. In 2017, the Arts Council will get €68.2 million in funding. Creative Ireland-----

Other Questions: Arts Funding (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: It will receive €68.2 million in funding, which is nearly 50% of the total spend of my Department in that space. I have increased its budget progressively every year since I was appointed Minister in 2014. Creative Ireland does not get priority funding. It received €5 million last year and will get the same this year to assist local authorities to roll out the Creative...

Other Questions: Arts Funding (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. The most important thing is that all involved in the arts sector work together to promote and encourage more people to get involved and participate in the arts. The Taoiseach has said he will double the overall budget for arts, culture and sport over the next seven years. We can meet that target by implementing sustainable increases on an...

Other Questions: Arts Funding (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: There is a misunderstanding in the question. The Creative Ireland programme did not get an additional €8.5 million in the budget. Rather, the €8.5 million in current funding across the cultural sector will assist in delivering on the objectives of the Creative Ireland programme, including the €3 million of that allocation which is being provided to the Arts Council. In...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: National Cultural Institutions (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Deputy is right when she says we need to change the culture. It has to be changed and that is why I want to remind, retrain and highlight again the responsibilities that individual organisations have towards their staff. It is important that they are made aware of it. Sometimes practices creep in and become the norm although they are unacceptable. That is why people need to...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: National Cultural Institutions (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Regarding the statutory bodies that are under my remit, I understand that in many cases they actually do have a staff member on the board.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: National Cultural Institutions (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: Some of the requirements are set down in law regarding the make-up of the boards. Each of the cultural institutions has legislation governing-----

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: National Cultural Institutions (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I am happy, of course, to look at it. I think in many cases they actually have staff members on the boards of the various organisations. It is something I certainly can look at.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: National Cultural Institutions (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: The Gate Theatre is not under my remit.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: State Bodies Code of Conduct (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: With respect to the Arts Council funding of the Gate Theatre, as the Deputy will be aware, HR issues are a matter for the board of the Gate Theatre. Boards and directors of theatres and of any of the other cultural institutions must take on board their responsibilities. There are legal obligations to which they must adhere. While the Arts Council is independent in its funding decisions, I...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: State Bodies Code of Conduct (14 Nov 2017)

Heather Humphreys: I wish to clarify that there is no Creative Ireland funding. I will arrange separate dedicated workshops for board members and senior staff of bodies reporting to my Department. I am happy to expand that to arts and cultural organisations across the country. I will provide training on corporate governance with a particular emphasis on bullying and harassment. This is unacceptable...