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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Cultural Institutions (23 Jul 2024)

Catherine Martin: The upcoming sale at auction of a guitar and other items associated with the Irish guitarist, Rory Gallagher, which the question refers to, has been widely advertised. The public interest in the recent announcement of the intended sale of the 1961 Fender Stratocaster is noteworthy, reflecting the continuing regard for Rory Gallagher's music and creative achievements. Rory has legendary status...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourist Accommodation (23 Jul 2024)

Catherine Martin: Neither my Department nor Fáilte Ireland have control over prices set by service providers within the tourism industry. Each operator decides on their level of charges having regard to their costs and the requirement to make an adequate return on their investment. However, while Ireland is not a low-cost destination, it is vital that the sector keeps the value for money proposition to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Broadcasting Sector (23 Jul 2024)

Catherine Martin: Public service media is critical to a well-functioning democracy, as well as being essential for cultural development, social cohesion and wellbeing. As such, it requires a funding model that provides certainty, is sustainable and, vitally, protects the independence of media providers. As has been previously stated, this Government is committed to a decision on the future funding model before...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Museum Projects (23 Jul 2024)

Catherine Martin: Along with the professional staff in the National Cultural Institutions, officials at my Department are available to assist with the consideration of the potential for a transport museum in Mullingar and the preparation of a design proposal and business case in that regard. Such initiatives are usually addressed in the first instance by local authorities, most often in association with...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (23 Jul 2024)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 939 to 941, inclusive, together. The overall allocation for the 2024 Arts & Culture programme of Vote 33 - the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport & Media - as published in the Revised Estimates Volume is €369.336m. Doubling that amount is €738.672m. 10% of that amount is €36.934m. Within the Arts...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artists' Remuneration (23 Jul 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: Departmental Strategies (23 Jul 2024)

Catherine Martin: I published the in September 2021. It is a Cross-Government Report containing 36 actions across a broad range of issues associated with the Night-Time Economy, all with the aim of developing a vibrant, safe, diverse and inclusive Night-Time Economy in our towns and cities across the country. The reform of the licensing laws is a commitment in this Report. An Implementation Group was...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Broadcasting Sector (23 Jul 2024)

Catherine Martin: RTé is funded through a mix of public funding and commercial income. The primary source of public funding is through TV licence revenues. The public funding provided to TG4 is entirely from central Exchequer funds. The table below sets out the public funding received by both broadcasters. Year RTé TV Licence* RTé Additional Exchequer RTé Total TG4 Total ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Media Sector (23 Jul 2024)

Catherine Martin: The Future of Media Commission set out clearly that public service media and public service media content should be viewed as a public good, and as such, required an appropriate and sustainable source of funding. The policy which has been developed on foot of the Future of Media Commission recommendations has focused on the rollout of two schemes to support and increase the production of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: European Capital of Culture (23 Jul 2024)

Catherine Martin: A key deliverable of the European Capital of Culture designation was the development of a legacy framework to sustain and build on the capacity, networks and opportunities arising from the cultural programme of Galway 2020. A Performance Delivery Agreement is in place between my Department and the Galway Culture Company to ensure the appropriate oversight of the implementation of the legacy...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Broadcasting Sector (23 Jul 2024)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 963 and 964 together. In 2022, the former Broadcasting Authority of Ireland together with Foras na Gaeilge, and supported by my Department, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (23 Jul 2024)

Catherine Martin: Most of the 14 recommendations from the Report of the Committee on Budgetary Oversight on Section 481 Film Tax Relief are outside the remit of my Department and fall within the responsibility of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment and the Minister for Finance. The stakeholder forum on the Section 481 film tax relief (recommendation number 14) took place on 8th February 2024. The...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Social Media (23 Jul 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: Tourism Promotion (23 Jul 2024)

Catherine Martin: The importance of the tourism sector to the Irish economy and our communities in every corner of Ireland is well understood. Drogheda is a key part of the Ancient Destination Experience Development Plan which is the Fáilte Ireland roadmap for development of tourism in Louth and Meath, including the Boyne Valley and environs. In Budget 2024, I secured total funding of €216 million...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Promotion (23 Jul 2024)

Catherine Martin: 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, as well as certain other bodies. Tourism Northern Ireland, which is an agency under the aegis of the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland, is responsible for the development...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (23 Jul 2024)

Catherine Martin: A Section 481 stakeholder forum was held in February of this year and attended by representatives from all parts of the Irish audiovisual industry. The structure of the event incorporated a small number of presentations on elements of Section 481 requirements. The majority of the focus of the day, however, was firmly input from the stakeholders themselves and on ensuring that everyone...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Consumer Protection (23 Jul 2024)

Catherine Martin: My Department has no role in relation to the regulation of ticket sales for festivals or events. It is recognised that the booking and purchase of tickets for a great variety of events is arranged in most instances through service providers. These events include artistic performances, cultural exhibitions and presentations, sports activities to view or participate, product demonstrations,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council (23 Jul 2024)

Catherine Martin: Details of the annual allocations to the Arts Council along with all annual allocations provided to my Department's Arts & Culture programme are available in Vote 33 of the annual Revised Estimates Volume (REV) and supplementary estimates published by the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform on that Department's website at . For the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Cultural Institutions (23 Jul 2024)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 984 and 985 together. There are numerous factors which can impact on the costs of extending the opening hours of a National Cultural Institution, including for example additional staff costs in the form of overtime payments or the necessity to increase overall staff numbers to maintain an equal level of service to evening visitors to a National Cultural...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (23 Jul 2024)

Catherine Martin: There are six museum and gallery institutions that hold the status of a National Cultural Institution and were established by legislation, or established by the State through other structure such as a company limited by guarantee, or are otherwise substantially funded by the State. These are: - The National Gallery of Ireland - The National Museum of Ireland - The Irish Museum of Modern Art -...