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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Artists' Remuneration (5 May 2022)

Jack Chambers: I was halfway through the supports for 2022 and I will now give other details on additional supports. There is €50 million for the live performance restart grant scheme to support the recovery of the live performance sector. There is €4 million for the music and entertainment business assistance scheme. This is specifically to support small music and entertainment businesses...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Arts Policy (5 May 2022)

Jack Chambers: Throughout the pandemic we have been very cognisant of the challenges the restrictions caused for the arts, culture and live entertainment industry and the Government remains committed to the live entertainment sector as the industry recovers following the lifting of all restrictions in January. To this end, more than €50 million has been provided in a suite of supports for the live...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Arts Policy (5 May 2022)

Jack Chambers: I thank Deputy Cairns. I appreciate what she has outlined and the businesses that require support in her constituency in Cork South West. As I referenced in my initial response, the drawdown will happen. The payment process for the scheme will commence shortly and I appreciate the need for it. Payments will issue on a rolling basis as grantees submit their documentation. All payment...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Arts Policy (5 May 2022)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Deputies for their questions. I am taking these questions on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Catherine Martin, this morning. I will ask her to revert on her engagement on insurance and other matters with the respective Departments. I know Deputy Murnane O'Connor's strong advocacy for Carlow and all things in many areas in Carlow. I appreciate what she has said relating to the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Artists' Remuneration (5 May 2022)

Jack Chambers: As I said earlier, in the case of the disability allowance, for example, it will be possible for many people to avail of the basic income and retain social welfare benefits in addition to the moneys received from the pilot scheme. However, it is important to stress that, as part of that, every individual's case is different in terms of their household income. The Deputies will know how...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Artists' Remuneration (5 May 2022)

Jack Chambers: The basic income for the arts, BIA, is a pilot scheme, the outcomes of which will inform future policy on the manner in which the State provides supports to artists. The Department expects a high volume of applications and it will not be possible to provide funding to all eligible applicants. The pilot scheme will run over a three-year period and the intention is to research the impact a...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Artists' Remuneration (5 May 2022)

Jack Chambers: When the basic income pilot scheme was announced, it was always going to be for a specific cohort that was selected as I referred to in my initial reply. However, the supports for the arts and culture sector secured in 2022 are very clear. There is €25 million for the basic income scheme for artists and arts workers. We are maintaining the Arts Council allocation at a record level...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Artists' Remuneration (5 May 2022)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 2 and 5 together. I thank Deputies Ó Ríordáin and Boyd Barrett for their questions. Eligibility for social welfare supports, as the Deputies will be aware, is a matter for the Minister for Social Protection and neither I nor the Minister, Deputy Catherine Martin, have any statutory functions in that regard. However, I can assure the Deputy that...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Artists' Remuneration (5 May 2022)

Jack Chambers: I thank both Deputies for the questions. To respond to Deputy Boyd Barrett, I am informed that there were 150 people at the stakeholder forum, representing 50 resource organisations and representative organisations, including representatives from Arts and Disability Ireland. Similar to all income, the payment will be reckonable for the purpose of social welfare means tests. Whether a...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tourism Industry (5 May 2022)

Jack Chambers: The Minister, Deputy Martin, sends her apologies. She has a bereavement in her family and cannot be here this morning. Recruitment continues to be a significant challenge for the tourism sector, with up to two thirds of businesses reporting reduced capacity due to staff shortages. My Department and Fáilte Ireland have been collaborating with industry and other Departments to...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tourism Industry (5 May 2022)

Jack Chambers: Fáilte Ireland is working hand in glove with key sectoral bodies on the tourism and hospitality oversight group, which is pivoted to focus on supporting the industry to address some of its immediate recruitment challenges in the months ahead. Obviously, matters relating to wage rates are set by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, and we are working with the Department as...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tourism Industry (5 May 2022)

Jack Chambers: I refer to the long-term retention of employees in the industry. That is why Fáilte Ireland is developing an excellent employer programme to showcase good employers across the industry and to help businesses improve their employer practices and reputation. The programme aims to reposition the industry as an appealing and rewarding place to work which can attract and retain talent....

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

Jack Chambers: I am aware of the demand for artist workspaces and cultural spaces that exists in Dublin City.  For this reason a capital allocation of up to €3 million has been made to Dublin City Council specifically to assist in the provision of artists’ workspaces in Dublin. The City Council has been examining a range of sites for their suitability to best capitalise on the...

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

Jack Chambers: In Budget 2022, I secured an additional €67.6 million funding for tourism, thereby bringing the overall tourism services budget to €288 million.  Part of this funding will enable the tourism agencies to market Ireland's tourism offering, including the Ireland's Hidden Heartlands brand, at home and abroad.  Fáilte Ireland's plans for 2022 include driving demand...

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

Jack Chambers: 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: Heritage Sites (5 May 2022)

Jack Chambers: The high-level, strategic capital investment priorities for my Department are set out in sectoral investment plans that include, inter alia, Investing in our Culture, Language and Heritage; Linking People and Places and the Audiovisual Action Plan; as well as being informed by cross-Government policies and strategies including the Climate Action Plan, Our Rural...

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

Jack Chambers: In Budget 2021, I secured €55 million for Fáilte Ireland's Tourism Business Continuity Scheme. Additionally in 2021, €10 million was paid by Fáilte Ireland under the Coach Tourism Business Continuity Scheme and €10 million under the Ireland-Based Inbound Agents Business Continuity Scheme.  In Budget 2022, I secured a further €50 million in business...

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

Jack Chambers: The football associations in the UK and Ireland have lodged an expression of interest to jointly host the UEFA European Championships in 2028.  The deadline for preliminary bid submission is likely to be later this year. Before the Covid-19 pandemic hit, Ireland was ready to host a number of matches as part of the 2020 iteration of those championships.  This was on...

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

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 21 and 26 together. Mar is eol don Teachta, is cur chuige ilgabhálach tras-rannach atá idir lámha chun dul i ngleic leis na dúshláin a bhaineann le freastal a dhéanamh ar theifigh na hÚcráine - lena n-áirítear teifigh a thagann chun na Gaeltachta.  Mar a bhaineann sé leis an gcóras...

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

Jack Chambers: Mar a mhínigh mé don Teachta i mo fhreagra ar Cheist 101 ar 23 Feabhra, tá mo Roinn ag obair i dtreo grúpa oibre a bhunú faoi chathaoirleacht mo Roinne a bheidh ag obair ar leas tuismitheoirí Gaeltachta atá ag tógáil a gclann trí Ghaeilge nó ar mhian leo sin a dhéanamh. Is i gcomhthéacs fhorfheidhmiú an...