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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Reports (19 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: The Future of Media Commission, chaired by Professor Brian MacCraith, held its inaugural meeting on 29 October 2020.  It was tasked with considering the future of print, broadcast, and online media in a platform agnostic fashion. The Commission engaged comprehensively with stakeholders, including broadcasters, journalists, publishers, regional media and the wider public. The first...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (19 Jan 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: Artists' Remuneration (19 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: I was delighted that as part of the Economic Recovery Plan, I secured a commitment from Government to prioritise the development of a Basic Income pilot scheme for the arts and cultural sector.  Funding for the Basic Income for the Arts Pilot Scheme was a key priority of mine for Budget 2022 and I secured €25m to realise the pilot scheme next year.  As Minister...

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

Catherine Martin: Since the outbreak of the pandemic, I have secured €125 million in Business Continuity Supports for the tourism sector taking account of the long shutdown and period of restrictions across many sectors.  This included €10 million under the Coach Tourism Business Continuity Scheme. €50m of this Business Continuity Support for the tourism sector will be paid in...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Reviews (19 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: The information requested by the Deputy in respect of those live studies, reviews and research projects currently underway or commissioned by my Department is set out in the table below:- Title, Research Body and Date commenced Details of Study/Review/Research Completion Date Barriers to Access to Creative Activities in Support of Individual...

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

Catherine Martin: I am fully aware of the severe difficulties being faced by live performers and all artists as a result of the pandemic and my Department and I have engaged extensively with stakeholders to understand these challenges and put in place supports for the sector. In December I was pleased to announce details of a €50 million suite of measures to support the live performance sector in 2022....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Social Media (19 Jan 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: Departmental Contracts (19 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: I am advised that no expenditure was incurred on external consultancy from my Department's Administrative Budget during 2021. As has been previously advised to the House, my Department commissions experts from time to time to provide technical reports or advice on specific issues.  This work is not classified as consultancy services and is not funded from my...

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

Catherine Martin: I am advised that my Department does not currently use, and has not previously during the period specified by the deputy used, contracted service providers for the provision of customer facing or oriented services.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Public Sector Staff (19 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: The establishment of the Media Commission is a priority for my Department, with €5.5 million in funding allocated in Budget 2022 for its establishment on an administrative basis. Preparatory work for the Media Commission recruitment process has now commenced in conjunction with the Public Appointments Service and positions, as they arise, will be advertised in due course. Recruitment...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Public Sector Staff (19 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: Of the five electoral areas listed below, I am informed that my Department had the following public sector workers in the tourism sector (other than civil servants) in County Clare between 2016 and 2021: Co. Clare Local Electoral Area’s 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Ennis 2 ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Public Sector Staff (19 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: Of the five electoral areas listed below, I am informed that my Department had the following public sector workers in the tourism sector (other than civil servants) in County Clare between 2016 and 2021: Co. Clare Local Electoral Area’s 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Ennis 2 3 ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Public Sector Staff (19 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: Of the five electoral areas listed below, I am informed that my Department had the following public sector workers in the tourism area (other than civil servants) in County Clare between 2016 and 2021: Co. Clare Local Electoral Area’s 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Ennis 2 3 3 ...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 Dec 2021)

Catherine Martin: That is happening.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 Dec 2021)

Catherine Martin: I met its representatives last week and departmental officials met them on Monday.

Seanad: Live Industry Supports: Statements (16 Dec 2021)

Catherine Martin: Is cúis áthais dom í a bheith anseo sa Seanad an tráthnóna dorcha Nollaig seo chun labhairt faoi na healaíona agus faoin chultúr, go háirithe an earnáil cheol beo agus an earnáil siamsaíochta. Ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a ghabháil leis na Baill as an deis seo labhairt leo maidir leis na tacaíochtaí atá curtha i...

Seanad: Live Industry Supports: Statements (16 Dec 2021)

Catherine Martin: A separate scheme was rolled out.

Seanad: Live Industry Supports: Statements (16 Dec 2021)

Catherine Martin: I thank everyone for their contributions. I understand and appreciate the passion with which each Senator spoke and acknowledge how difficult these restrictions have been and continue to be, how cruel they are and the havoc Covid-19 has wrought on the live performance sector. I want to make it clear that I have nothing but respect for the musicians of this country. I respect the passion...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: State Bodies (16 Dec 2021)

Catherine Martin: As Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, I have responsibility for twenty-one varied and diverse State Boards. Information in relation to the membership and number of Board members on each Board is summarised in the table below. Recruitment processes are ongoing with respect to the filling of vacancies on a number of these boards. Information on the number of...