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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Cultural Institutions (1 Mar 2022)

Catherine Martin: The Report of the Night-Time Economy Taskforce which I published in September 2021 recommended the extension of opening hours of the NCIs one day each per month during Spring 2022 as a pilot.  This is to help support a more vibrant and inclusive Night-Time Economy. My Department recently met with the Council of National Cultural Institutions (CNCI) to offer support where required to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (1 Mar 2022)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 310, 313 and 318 together. As part of the €50 million suite of supports announced for live performance sector in 2022, the Live Performance Support Scheme Phase 3 (LPSS3) opened for applications on December 20th.  This scheme is to support events which were due to be staged in December 2021 and January 2022 and had to be curtailed, cancelled or...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (1 Mar 2022)

Catherine Martin: I was very cognisant of the challenges the restrictions caused for the arts/culture and live entertainment industry in 2021 and I provided grants of over €55m to support the sector and drive employment opportunities for artists and crews, through the introduction of the following schemes: - Live Performance Support Scheme (LPSS) - Events Sector Covid Support Scheme (ESCSS) - Local Live...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (1 Mar 2022)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 312, 317, 326 and 335 together. 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 supporting musicians and artists throughout these difficult times.  My Department has met with stakeholders regularly, most recently on Friday last, to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (1 Mar 2022)

Catherine Martin: The Basic Income for the Arts Pilot scheme will run over a three year period and the intention is to research the impact a basic income would have on artists and creatives work patterns by providing the opportunity to focus on their practice, and to minimise the loss of skills from the arts as a result of the pandemic and to contribute to the sectors gradual regrowth post pandemic....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (1 Mar 2022)

Catherine Martin: The list of recipients of the Commercial Entertainment Capital Grant Scheme was published and is available under the heading ‘13. Cultural Development Expenditure at the following link: gov.ie/en/publication/b1eab-creative-arts-grants-and-funding -previous-schemes/. The Grant scheme will  be reopening today 1 March 2022. Guidelines for CECGS 2022 are available online here:...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Gender Equality (1 Mar 2022)

Catherine Martin: The support and promotion of diversity, social inclusion and full and effective female participation across the Department’s sectors and society in line with Programme for Government commitment is one of the key cross cutting goals identified in my Department's Statement of Strategy 2021-2023, published last year.  My Department participates in the Inter-Departmental...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (1 Mar 2022)

Catherine Martin: My Department met with stakeholders from the Live Entertainment sector on Friday last the 25thof February where matters such as the dispersal of grants and the ongoing challenges facing the Live Entertainment sector were discussed.  Representatives from the organisation referred to by the Deputy attended this forum and had an opportunity to put forward any concerns or...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Official Travel (1 Mar 2022)

Catherine Martin: I can advise the Deputy that on my official visit to Abu Dhabi and Dubai recently, as part of a tourism trade mission,  I was accompanied by the Secretary General of my Department, my Special Adviser, and my Private Secretary. I can confirm that no expenses have been yet processed for this Ministerial Mission, nor have figures been obtained from the Department of Foreign...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Official Travel (1 Mar 2022)

Catherine Martin: I can inform the Deputy that my expenses and diary/calendar as Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media are published on the Department’s website. My diary is published here: www.gov.ie/en/organisation-information/6e364-mini sters-diaries/ My expenses are published here: www.gov.ie/en/organisation-information/e9c55-mini sterial-expenses/ I can...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Official Engagements (1 Mar 2022)

Catherine Martin: I can advise the Deputy that the term ‘more items’ appears on occasion where there is insufficient space in Minister Chambers diary to contain every given entry that day, when it is viewed in weekly format. I can also advise the Deputy that the details of the meetings on 3rd November 2021 are as follows: - Meeting with Seán Canney, T.D - Meeting with Frank Feighan, T.D. -...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Official Travel (1 Mar 2022)

Catherine Martin: I can advise the Deputy that I travelled to Chicago from Friday 5thto Monday 8thNovember 2021, accompanied by my Private Secretary. Details are as follows: Flights €1,361.03 for two people, return Accommodation $160 per person / $320 in total Transport No charge - driven by Consul General in Consul vehicle ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Official Travel (1 Mar 2022)

Catherine Martin: I can advise the Deputy that the meaning of the meetings in Minister Chambers diary that took place in Carlow / Kilkenny on 15thNovember 2021 are as follows : - Carlow Golf Club; - Carlow Tennis Club; - Carlow Rugby Club; - O’Loughlin Gael’s GAA Club; - St. John Primary School; - James Stephens GAA; - Danes Fort GAA; and - Kilkenny Tennis

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Official Engagements (1 Mar 2022)

Catherine Martin: I can advise the Deputy that the term ‘more items’ appears on occasion where there is insufficient space in Minister Chambers diary to contain every given entry that day, when it is viewed in weekly format. I can further advise the Deputy that the meaning of the meetings from the diary entry that took place on 3rdDecember 2021 are as follows: - Arva Cavan GAA; - Lavey...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Official Engagements (1 Mar 2022)

Catherine Martin: The table below sets out the occasions on which I spoke to the CEO and/or Chairperson of the State Agencies under my remit in 2021 and to date in 2022. Many of these meetings took place online, in accordance with prevailing restrictions,  and others took place as part of a formal launch event or official trip.  Agency Meetings Arts Council ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Post Office Network (1 Mar 2022)

Catherine Martin: Under Section 145 of the Broadcasting Act, 2009, An Post are the designated collection agent for the TV Licence fee. Broadcasting Receipts are comprised of receipts from direct sales by An Post and a contribution from the Department of Social Protection in respect of free licences issued under the household benefits scheme.  The Broadcasting Act provides for the distribution of licence...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Environmental Policy (1 Mar 2022)

Catherine Martin: The matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland.  Accordingly, I have referred this question to the agency 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: Arts Policy (1 Mar 2022)

Catherine Martin: The Basic Income for the Arts Pilot scheme will run over a three year period and the intention is to research the impact a basic income would have on artists and creatives work patterns by providing the opportunity to participants to focus on their practice, and to minimise the loss of skills from the arts as a result of the pandemic.   Stakeholder engagement has been...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Correspondence (1 Mar 2022)

Catherine Martin: I am advised that my Department has not brought any policy instructions or policy documents as outlined in this Parliamentary Question, to the attention of An Bord Pleanála since I came into office. As the Deputy will be aware, planning matters in relation to Heritage issues were transferred to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in 2021.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Cultural Institutions (1 Mar 2022)

Catherine Martin: I am aware of the position in relation to the recently awarded contract for café and catering at the National Gallery of Ireland (NGI).The contract arrangements for café and catering services are an operational matter for the National Gallery of Ireland.