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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Promotion (5 Oct 2021)

Catherine Martin: My Department’s main role in relation to tourism lies in the area of national tourism policy development. Implementation of that policy is a matter for the tourism agencies, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland. The marketing of the area encompassed by Tipperary town, Cashel and Cahir is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland. I have asked the two...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (5 Oct 2021)

Catherine Martin: The matter of the amounts of income disregards that are allowed in order to qualify for social assistance payments such as Disability Allowance, are solely a matter for my colleague the Minister for Social Protection. The Arts Council, as the Government agency with responsibility for the arts and artists, provides specific supports for artists with disabilities. The Council funds key...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (5 Oct 2021)

Catherine Martin: The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. I have referred the matter to Fáilte Ireland 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: Tourism Industry (5 Oct 2021)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 47, 52 and 74 together. Recruitment continues to be a significant challenge for the tourism and hospitality sector, with up to two-thirds of businesses reporting reduced capacity due to staff shortages. Fáilte Ireland is currently carrying out research, both from an employer and employee perspective, to gain an understanding of the challenges facing...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Gender Equality (5 Oct 2021)

Catherine Martin: I am committed to supporting progress on gender equality across society, and all areas under my remit. The Programme for Government provided for the establishment of the Future of Media Commission to consider the future of print, broadcast, and online media in a platform agnostic fashion. The Future of Media Commission has considered the issue of diversity and equality in its deliberations...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Promotion (5 Oct 2021)

Catherine Martin: My Department’s main role in relation to tourism lies in the area of national tourism policy development. Implementation of that policy is a matter for the tourism agencies, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland. The promotion of Irish tourism to and within the State is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland. I have asked the two tourism agencies to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council (5 Oct 2021)

Catherine Martin: Under Section 24 (2) of the Arts Act 2003, the Arts Council is independent in the distribution of the funding provided to it by the Exchequer through my Department. This means that I am precluded by law from interfering in the Council's funding decisions.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Budget 2022 (5 Oct 2021)

Catherine Martin: I am critically aware of the devastating impact that Covid-19 has had on all areas of the arts and cultural sector, and I have endeavoured to make sure that the voices of those in this sector have been heard. I have personally met with numerous representative organisations and officials in my Department, including those mentioned by the Deputy, and have continued contact with these...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Broadcasting Sector (5 Oct 2021)

Catherine Martin: The Programme for Government, Our Shared Future, expanded the remit of the Public Service Broadcasting Commission to become the Future of Media Commission. On 29 September 2020, the Government agreed the terms of reference and membership of the Future of Media Commission. It was tasked with considering the future of print, broadcast, and online media in a platform agnostic fashion. Chaired by...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Tests (5 Oct 2021)

Catherine Martin: My Department, in conjunction with the Live Entertainment Working Group, has developed guidance for the safe return to live events. This document called "Covid-19 Guidelines for Event Organisers and Venue Management" was published on my Department's website on the 14th of September and is available at the following link: www.gov.ie/en/publication/35bb8-covid-19-sectoral-guidance/ My...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Caiteachas Ranna (5 Oct 2021)

Catherine Martin: Tagann an chuid is mó de mhaoiniú TG4 ón státchiste, le roinnt ioncam tráchtála, agus ní mhaoinítear é le hairgead ó tháillí ceadúnais. Fuair mé €3.5m breise do TG4 i mbliana, ag tabhairt a leithdháileadh iomlán státchiste suas go €40.733m. Tá an íocaíocht seo ó 2021...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Broadcasting Sector (5 Oct 2021)

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 phase...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (5 Oct 2021)

Catherine Martin: The arts, music and entertainment sectors were among the first sectors to be hit by the crisis and will take longer to recover than most. I understand the devastating impact that Covid-19 has had on all areas of the arts and I have endeavoured to make sure that the voices of those in this sector have been heard and that concrete measures are in place to support the sector. I have personally...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Creative Youth Plan (5 Oct 2021)

Catherine Martin: The Creative Youth Plan was published by Government in December 2017 as one of the five pillars of the Creative Ireland Programme. It set out a range of measures designed to enable the creative potential of every young person, both within the formal education system and in community settings. While the Creative Youth Plan aims to promote engagement in creative activities in the broadest...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (5 Oct 2021)

Catherine Martin: In the Economic Recovery Plan published earlier this year the Government confirmed its commitment to provide supports for the sectors worst affected, including tourism. Tourism businesses have benefited from the VAT rate reduction and other economy wide measures such as the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme and the commercial rates waiver. In Budget 2021 I secured a record level of funding...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Funding (5 Oct 2021)

Catherine Martin: My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national tourism policy. Implementation of that policy is a matter for the tourism agencies, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland, as well as other bodies. With regard to tourism product development, decisions regarding funding priorities are operational matters for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have asked...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Disability Services (5 Oct 2021)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 229, 230, 239 and 243 together. I understand this matter refers to a facility provided by organisations in the arts, music and entertainment sector whereby a personal assistant or any individual accompanying a person with a disability to an entertainment event, receives a free ticket to that event. I am fully committed to supporting the needs of people with...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (5 Oct 2021)

Catherine Martin: A strong and independent media sector is central to our parliamentary democracy, freedom of speech and to the provision of quality and impartial information, particularly in the context of Covid-19. I recognise the essential role that local media organisations play in this regard and in bringing communities together and sharing reliable and relevant local news. The local media sector...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (5 Oct 2021)

Catherine Martin: The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. I have referred the matter to Fáilte Ireland 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: Budget 2022 (5 Oct 2021)

Catherine Martin: I wish to advise the Deputy that the group to which she refers has sent copies of its pre-Budget Submission for 2022 to me and to my officials. I am familiar with the ten main concerns raised. Budget 2022 will be announced on 12 October 2021. A number of the recommendations listed in the pre-Budget submission, that come within the remit of my Department are also contained in the Arts and...