Results 261-280 of 10,554 for speaker:Patrick O'Donovan

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....

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

Patrick O'Donovan: Ar mhaithe le cur tuilleadh le forbairt cheantar Chois Fharraige – ar leas na Gaeilge agus gheilleagar an cheantair trí chéile - tá forbairt Ionaid Oideachais agus Óige in Indreabhán ar cheann de na tosaíochtaí straitéiseacha atá ag an Roinn, i gcomhar le hÚdarás na Gaeltachta. Séard atá beartaithe a dhéanamh...

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....

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

Patrick O'Donovan: It is vitally important that Ireland maintains its reputation as a value for money destination and that the industry protects the value for money proposition, to ensure that our high quality reputation is maintained, and that new and repeat visitors continue to come here. It is recognised that businesses, including hotels and others within tourism, continue to face cost pressures, due to...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: This Government is am acutely aware of the importance of the tourism sector as a key economic driver and employer in our country. Although the challenges that were present in the industry in 2022 are still present to some degree, in just two years significant progress has been made through the efforts of businesses, the sector and Government. My colleague, Minister Peter Burke TD, in light of...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: The General Scheme of the Registration of Short Term Tourist Letting Bill was approved by Government and published on 7 December 2022. This bill provided for the establishment of regulatory controls including the establishment of a register for all Short Term Letting (STL) properties. Following a legally required notification of the General Scheme to the European Commission under the...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: It is envisaged that the following Statutory Instruments will be brought forward by my Department and signed during the first six months of 2025: European Union Media Freedom Act Regulations 2025. The European Union Media Freedom Act Regulations 2025 were signed on 6 February 2025. These Regulations give effect to certain provisions of the European Media Freedom Act, specifically in...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (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: Inniúlacht sa Ghaeilge sa Státseirbhís (5 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: Tá 491 ball foirne fostaithe san Roinn seo faoi láthair, a bhfuil 74 bhall foirne acu sin i bpostanna ainmnithe Gaeilge nó i bpostanna a bhfuil inniúlacht sa Ghaeilge de dhíth ina leith. Tá 16 bhall foirne eile a sannadh ó phainéil Ghaeilge trí PoistPhoiblí.ie agus trí shoghluaisteacht státseirbhíse ar aonaid ghnó in...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Legislative Programme (5 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: The following draft legislation under my Department arises from EU legislation: Short Term Letting and Tourism Bill The proposed Short Term Letting and Tourism (STLT) Bill will provide the statutory basis for the establishment of a register for Short Term Lets in Ireland and for the implementation of the new EU Short Term Rental (STR) Regulation which was adopted by the EU on 11 April...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Promotion (5 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: Departmental Funding (4 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Programme for Government includes a commitment to mark the 250th Anniversary of the birth of Daniel O’Connell on 6 August 2025. My Department through its Commemorations Unit provides a supportive and facilitative approach for key stakeholders and project partners to develop commemorative events and initiatives. My Department is at present actively engaging with key...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Data (4 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: Details of the Live Performance Restart Grant Scheme recipients are listed in the table below along with details of payments made to those recipients under the Pilot Live Performance Support Scheme, the Live Performance Support Scheme 2021, the Live Performance Support Scheme -Strand II and the Live Performance Support Scheme Phase 3.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (4 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 both agencies. Accordingly, I have referred this question to both Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Strategies (4 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 413 and 415 together. In relation to tourism policy generally, work is underway to examine how the Tourism Policy Framework 2025 - 2030 as published last November best aligns with the tourism-related commitments in the new Programme for Government.My colleague Mr. Peter Burke TD, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, will have formal...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (4 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: Departmental Inquiries (4 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Tourism and Hospitality Careers Oversight Group was established to support sustainable employment in the tourism and hospitality sector in order to attract and retain new and existing talent within the tourism and hospitality industry. The Department and the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science are both participants in this group which brings...