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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Funding (10 May 2022)

Catherine Martin: Details of expenditure by my Department is published annually in the Appropriation Accounts in respect of Vote 34  which are available at . I am advised that my Department has not received EU funding in respect of capital works projects during the period specified by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Social Media (10 May 2022)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 315 and 314 together. The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and will issue directly to the Deputy in accordance with Standing Orders

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Social Media (10 May 2022)

Catherine Martin: The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and will issue directly to the Deputy in accordance with Standing Orders.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ukraine War (10 May 2022)

Catherine Martin: I am advised that neither my Department or any  bodies under its remit have awarded contracts outside the standard procurement process as described by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Contracts (10 May 2022)

Catherine Martin: I have been advised that my Department has employed one PR firm since January 1st2021 to date. The Communications Clinic Ltd. was contracted by the National Archives to provide support for their commemorations programme and for their Treaty Exhibition in London, Dublin Castle, and subsequent nationwide tour.  This work cost €41,739.39 inc VAT, and has now concluded.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (10 May 2022)

Catherine Martin: Guidelines for the Live Performance Restart Grant Scheme were made available on Gov.ie prior to the scheme opening for applications to assist applicants in their preparation.  My Department also provided an online application system for ease of access with clear guidance and instruction therein and a dedicated email inbox for queries.  The scheme was widely publicised on my...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Gníomhú ar son na hAeráide (10 May 2022)

Catherine Martin: Cuireann mo Roinn cúnamh caipitil ar fáil faoi Chlár Tacaíochtaí Pobail agus Teanga na Roinne chun cabhrú le forbairt bhonneagar pobail agus teanga na Gaeltachta ar a n-áirítear uasghrádú a dhéanamh a dhéanamh ar fhoirgnimh. Táim ar an airdeall gur fhógair an tAire Forbartha Tuaithe agus Pobail ciste caipitil nua le...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Promotion (5 May 2022)

Catherine Martin: Our culture is an important component of the holiday experience in Ireland for our overseas visitors and is therefore a key promotional theme for Tourism Ireland around the world. Tourism Ireland’s key audience is the ‘Culturally Curious’ traveller. These are people who have a strong desire and high propensity to travel internationally and who are interested in...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artists' Remuneration (5 May 2022)

Catherine Martin: I am advised that at the midpoint of the open period for applications (that is, day 15 of the 30 day period that the application portal is open), the Department had received 3530 applications, which is in line with expectations for the scheme at this point.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artists' Remuneration (5 May 2022)

Catherine Martin: Eligibility for social welfare supports is a matter for the Minister for Social Protection.  I have been determined since the outset of the BIA pilot scheme that artists with disabilities would be in a position to participate to the greatest extent possible.  Accordingly, my Department has worked with the Department of Social Protection, to establish that the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Online Safety (5 May 2022)

Catherine Martin: The Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022 will, when enacted, formally dissolve the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland and establish a new regulator, Coimisiún na Meán, which will be responsible for overseeing the regulation of broadcasting and video on-demand services and the new regulatory framework for online safety. Coimisiún na Meán will also have functions...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (5 May 2022)

Catherine Martin: The primary focus over the course of the last two years in relation to tourism has been on the survival of the sector. As our economy and society opens up, we have an opportunity to reconfigure our tourism sector and to more meaningfully address sustainable development and management within the tourism ecosystem. In this regard my Department has initiated the development of a new national...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artists' Remuneration (5 May 2022)

Catherine Martin: In regard to the Basic Income for the Arts Pilot Scheme, I am advised that my Department has received 4117 applications as of the 3rd of May, the 21st day that the application portal has been open. Applicants are not required to provide information on their income from means-tested or other payments from the Department of Social Protection, as my Department will not be assessing...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (5 May 2022)

Catherine Martin: The details of the legacy framework arising from Galway 2020 are in development and my Department has been engaged in continuing discussions with the relevant partners to advance this. I expect to be in a position to have a detailed legacy framework for consideration in the coming weeks. The remaining €1 million from my Department's commitment to Galway 2020 will be spent on...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Promotion (5 May 2022)

Catherine Martin: The matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred this question to them for direct response to the Deputy. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Online Safety (5 May 2022)

Catherine Martin: The Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022 was initiated in the Seanad on 25 January 2022 and underwent Second Stage on 22 February 2022. Committee Stage of the Bill in the Seanad commenced on 26 April 2022 and continued on 28 April and yesterday, 4 May. The next Committee stage session is scheduled for 10 May. I established an expert advisory group to examine the potential for an...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Northern Ireland (5 May 2022)

Catherine Martin: As the Deputy is aware, the PEACE PLUS 2021-2027 programme presents an excellent opportunity to deliver North South co-operation projects in the border counties and tourism is one of the investment areas identified under the programme. Since 2019, officials in my Department have been engaging with their counterparts in the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland and with the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (5 May 2022)

Catherine Martin: Throughout the pandemic I have been very cognisant of the challenges the restrictions caused for the arts, culture and live entertainment industry and I remain committed to the live entertainment sector as the industry recovers following the lifting of all restrictions in January. To this end I have provided a €50 million suite of supports for the live performance sector in 2022...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Reports (5 May 2022)

Catherine Martin: The Night-time Economy is a hugely important sector, contributing to our economy and our cultural and creative sectors and it is important that we protect, support and sustain it. The Report of the Night-Time Economy Taskforce, which I published in September 2021, contains 36 practical recommendations in the area of regulation, licensing, planning, transport, safety and increasing...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Staff (5 May 2022)

Catherine Martin: The appointment of Special Advisers is subject to section 11 of the Public Service Management Act 1997.  The appointment of individual Special Advisers is a matter for each Government Minister subject to the terms set out in Department of Public Expenditure and Reform's Instructions to HR Managers – Ministerial Appointments for the 33rd Dáil Guidelines, although the...