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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Schemes (3 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: As Minister with responsibility for Arts and Culture, I am very conscious of the value that this sector brings to all Irish citizens. The importance of Irish culture, Irish art and Irish productions as a whole cannot be overstated - it contributes to individual and societal well-being, as well as contributing to Ireland's reputation as a country with a rich cultural history and output. ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Broadcasting Sector (3 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: The licensing of radio stations is an operational matter for the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland under Part 6 of the Broadcasting Act 2009. The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland is independent in the exercise of its functions under section 24 of the Broadcasting Act 2009. Accordingly, in my role as Minister, I have no statutory function in relation to this matter. However, in bringing...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: I secured an increase of €67.6 million in the overall tourism funding allocation in Budget 2022 to help address immediate survival issues in the tourism sector. This funding will also facilitate the resilience and recovery of the sector as we reopen to international tourism and transition to a more sustainable future. This brings to more than €288 million the funding available...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Budget 2022 (3 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: In Budget 2022, I secured a record level of funding for tourism of €288.5m overall – an increase of €67.6m over the 2021 allocation. This funding will support measures to help address short-term survival-related concerns and also to enable recovery across the industry as we reopen to international tourism and begin to transition to a more sustainable future. Details...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Correspondence (3 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: The correspondence from the Irish Chauffeur Tourism Association referred to by the Deputy was received by my Department on 16 January and my private secretary replied to this correspondence on 24 January. Further correspondence was received on 31 January from the Association and my officials are currently examining this latest correspondence and a further reply will issue shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Television Licence Fee (2 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: An Post act as issuing agent for TV Licence fee collection. The estimated TV Licence evasion rate is 15.2% and while An Post make every effort to bring TV Licence evaders into the licensed pool, a considerable amount of time and resources are spent in dealing with this issue, with prosecution of evaders being a last resort. Details of legal proceedings initiated by An Post for non-payment of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (2 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: As of the end of December 2021, €22.7 million had been spent on the delivery of the Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture project. To date, the Department has paid €14 million of the overall €15 million Exchequer commitment to the project and €1 million remains towards Galway 2020 legacy initiatives.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (2 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: Funding grants for film projects in Ireland is provided by Screen Ireland and the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI). Screen Ireland provides funding as the national development agency for Irish film, television and animation. The BAI has a range of funding supports and initiatives in place for programming relating to Irish culture, heritage and experience under the Broadcasting...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Television Licence Fee (2 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: Licence fee receipts are comprised of direct sales by An Post, who act as my issuing agent under Section 145 of the Broadcasting Act 2009 and a contribution from the Department of Social Protection in respect of free licences issued under the Household Benefits Scheme. Total receipts for 2021 were €220.73m comprising €69.82m in respect of free licences and €150.91m from...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Medals (1 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: I am aware of the item in question and share the Deputy's regard for the life and achievements of the person concerned. The curatorial responsibilities of the Directors and professional staff at the National Cultural Institutions include the consideration of possible acquisitions to strengthen the national collections. It is a constant process of assessment that includes the consideration...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Museum Projects (1 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: The matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have asked the agency to provide further information directly 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: Departmental Funding (1 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: I understand that this is a technical instructional book for teachers.  My Department does not have any funding schemes that provide assistance of this kind for publications or publishing.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Promotion (1 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Tourism Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to Tourism Ireland for direct reply. Please contact my private office if you have not received a reply within ten working days

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Online Safety (1 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: The Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill will, when enacted, formally dissolve the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) 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 set out in the Bill..  It is essential from...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Planning Issues (1 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: Over €55.5m was paid out in grants in 2021 to the Live Performance Sector under a number of schemes including: - Live Performance Support Scheme - Events Sector Covid Support Scheme - Music and Entertainment Business Assistance Scheme - Commercial Entertainment Capital Grant Scheme - Cultural Capital Scheme – stream D A small number of grants totalling €353,784 (as per...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Legislative Process (1 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: The information sought by the Deputy in respect of those Acts for which I have lead responsibility is set out in the table below. Act No/Year Act Title Section/Provision Comments Likely date of signature 1957 Tourist Traffic Act 5(1)(iii) Unauthorised use of titles protected by Tourist Traffic Act. There...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artists' Remuneration (1 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: Eligibility for the scheme will be underpinned by the definition of the arts set out in the Arts Act 2003, in which Arts is defined as: “any creative or interpretative expression (whether traditional or contemporary) in whatever form, and includes, in particular, visual arts, theatre, literature, music, dance, opera, film, circus and architecture, and includes any medium when used...