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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (7 Dec 2021)

Catherine Martin: Weddings are an important source of income for some businesses in the tourism sector such as hotels, with whom I meet on a regular basis. The group in question represents a wide range of enterprises involved in weddings such as caterers, florists, hairdressers etc., which do not fall under my tourism remit. Nonetheless, I am pleased to confirm that weddings are not affected by any of the...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Dec 2021)

Catherine Martin: We are very aware of the decimation of the tourism and hospitality sectors due to Covid-19 and the necessary restrictions. As the Tánaiste has referenced, it is the messaging and not necessarily the restrictions right now that are causing an issue for them. We are awaiting NPHET’s advice to Government and then will give consideration to supports, if needed. I would also like to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (2 Dec 2021)

Catherine Martin: The information sought by the Deputy in relation to expenditure by my Department on heating and electricity costs, including lighting,  during the specified period  is set out in the table below.  The Deputy will wish to note that figures for the period 2017-2019  also include costs incurred in respect of Heritage functions.Responsibility for Heritage transferred to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Properties (2 Dec 2021)

Catherine Martin: As the Deputy will be aware the provision of office accommodation for my Department falls within the remit of the Office of Public Works.   My Department continues to follow public health advice and liaise with the OPW in relation to all relevant issues including ventilation.  The Deputy will also appreciate that following the recent Government decision my Department currently...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (1 Dec 2021)

Catherine Martin: Guidelines for the Events Sector Covid Support Scheme were made available on Gov.ie prior to both phases of the Scheme opening for applications to assist applicants in their preparation, along with a comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions section. Applicants could also contact the ESCSS team directly with questions in relation to the scheme and their applications. My Department also...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Nov 2021)

Catherine Martin: Live entertainment reopened in October and as recently as that Government had been planning for events to be able to run at 100% capacity, with no expectation of a need for further restrictions. However, as the Deputy will be aware, the situation has deteriorated in the meantime, with the epidemiological conditions such that the advice is that parents assess overall levels of socialisation...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Nov 2021)

Catherine Martin: Following public health advice, the government agreed a range of measures aimed at interrupting the spread of COVID-19 in the community. These measures include midnight closing time which, as set out on Gov.ie, applies equally to all on-licensed premises and all functions therein, including weddings, irrespective of when they were first planned or booked.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Cultural Institutions (25 Nov 2021)

Catherine Martin: I am not aware of any museum, gallery or collections under the aegis of my Department, or bodies funded by my Department, in respect of which there are artefacts or exhibits claimed by other nations. In keeping with international best practice, cultural institutions under the aegis of my Department have carefully developed policies in relation to the care and management of the national...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Nov 2021)

Catherine Martin: Proofs for purposes of proof of immunity are outlined in Section 5 of Statutory Instrument 385/2021 Health Act 1947 (Sections 31AB and 31AD) (Covid-19) (Operation of certain indoor premises) Regulations 2021. This is available here: www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2021/si/385/made/en/print. The new Regulations S.I. No. 596 of 2021 and S.I. No. 597 of 2021 were published in Iris Oifigiuil on 19th...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (24 Nov 2021)

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: Departmental Staff (24 Nov 2021)

Catherine Martin: All employees are assessed under the performance management development system and newly appointed employees must complete a one year probationary period. I can inform the Deputy that since the establishment of my Department on 30 September 2020, no staff have been removed from their positions or have been transferred to another role or had their employment terminated due to...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Key Priorities and Legislation of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media: Discussion (24 Nov 2021)

Catherine Martin: Go raibh míle maith agat a Chathaoirligh. Táim thar a bheith sásta bheith libh chun labhairt faoi tosaíochtaí straitéiseacha na Roinne. I intend to address the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, and Media while my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Jack Chambers, will address matters related to sport. I understand that matters relating...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Key Priorities and Legislation of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media: Discussion (24 Nov 2021)

Catherine Martin: I thank the Deputy. We are all very much aware of the serious impact the pandemic has had on the live performance sector, our musicians and artists. My Department engages on an ongoing basis with a wide range of stakeholders across the sector, with a view to understanding the pressures that are faced and to ensure that the supports meet the needs of the sector. In 2021, I allocated more...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Key Priorities and Legislation of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media: Discussion (24 Nov 2021)

Catherine Martin: This was the number one recommendation of the task force, and I was delighted to secure a commitment to it in the national economic recovery plan and to ring-fence the money in the recent budget. There has been ongoing engagement and an oversight group was set up. Everything is being done in close consultation with the sector. A tender has issued for a partner to develop an online...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Key Priorities and Legislation of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media: Discussion (24 Nov 2021)

Catherine Martin: I thank the Senator. As he indicated, the current iteration of Creative Ireland comes to an end shortly. My officials are preparing proposals which seek to extend the programme, in particular the creative communities via local authorities, which I will shortly bring to Cabinet. The work of Creative Ireland in increasing access to creative opportunities for young people has been impactful...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Key Priorities and Legislation of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media: Discussion (24 Nov 2021)

Catherine Martin: The National Library of Ireland is already doing work to digitise websites. We will continue to work with it and the National Archives with a view to addressing the question of digital archives.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Key Priorities and Legislation of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media: Discussion (24 Nov 2021)

Catherine Martin: We will address that issue of digital archives. I absolutely appreciate its importance.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Key Priorities and Legislation of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media: Discussion (24 Nov 2021)

Catherine Martin: I thank the Deputy. As regards the issue he and Senator Warfield raised, as I stated, it is being considered and we are consulting the National Library of Ireland. I will revert to both of them on that specific issue. As regards clarity and certainty for pubs and restaurants, I wish I was in a position to provide that. The only thing that is certain about Covid-19 is its uncertainty....

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Key Priorities and Legislation of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media: Discussion (24 Nov 2021)

Catherine Martin: The directors and I will consult with the chairman on that. It then goes through the Public Appointments Service process and that shortlist is brought to me. As I stated, it is open to anyone to apply. It is a fair and transparent process. The hospitality sector has a strong voice via the tourism and hospitality forum. I know this has been a devastating time for those in the sector and...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Key Priorities and Legislation of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media: Discussion (24 Nov 2021)

Catherine Martin: Yes, I am trying to write them down to make sure I answer them all. In regard to the media commission, it cannot formally be established until the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill is enacted. However, it is my intention to go to the Government in the coming weeks to seek agreement to start the recruitment process for key personnel on an administrative basis in advance of this. That...