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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Legislative Programme (1 Jun 2021)

Catherine Martin: The Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill will, among other things, establish a regulatory framework for online safety to be overseen by an Online Safety Commissioner as part of a wider Media Commission. The General Scheme of the Bill provides for the establishment of a multi-person Media Commission with up to 6 commissioners. It is intended that an Executive Chairperson and 3...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 May 2021)

Catherine Martin: Drive-in cinemas are not allowed to operate under the current regulations under Section 31A of the Health Act 1947 which set out the public health restrictions in place at present. Subject to the prevailing public health situation, the Government has been delivering a phased easing of public health restrictions over the period since April this year. The Government continues to keep the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (26 May 2021)

Catherine Martin: The Government has confirmed that from 7 June, subject to the public health situation at the time, outdoor services in restaurants and bars can recommence, with groups limited to a maximum of 6 people. Previous requirements that alcohol could only be served to those also ordering a substantial meal will not apply.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (26 May 2021)

Catherine Martin: In line with the recommendation in the Tourism Recovery Plan, a Recovery Oversight Group was appointed in December 2020. The purpose of the Group is to oversee the implementation of the Recovery Plan produced by the Tourism Recovery Taskforce and monitor the sector’s recovery from the COVID crisis. The Recovery Oversight Group is made up of an independent chairperson and 8 other...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Online Safety (26 May 2021)

Catherine Martin: The Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill will, among other things, establish a regulatory framework for online safety to be overseen by an Online Safety Commissioner as part of a wider Media Commission. The goal of this regulatory framework will be to tackle the availability of defined categories of harmful online content through systemic oversight over how certain online services deliver...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (26 May 2021)

Catherine Martin: Decisions on COVID-19 public health measures are the responsibility of Government and are made by Cabinet, on foot of advice from NPHET and the Minister for Health. In line with the plan set out in The Path Aheadthe Government has been implementing a limited phased easing of some restrictions through the month of May. Later this month, the Government will make further decisions which should...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (26 May 2021)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 114 to 118, inclusive, together. I can confirm that my Department has received correspondence on this matter and my officials have made a number of enquiries in relation to the issues involved and will be responding in due course. I wish to advise the Deputy that matters relating social assistance schemes such as Disability Allowance, are primarily for the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cybersecurity Policy (26 May 2021)

Catherine Martin: For reasons of operational and national security it would not be appropriate to disclose details, including costs, of my Department’s cyber security arrangements, or those of the State Agencies under my remit. Any information in relation to cyber security tools and services could assist criminals in identifying potential vulnerabilities in cybersecurity arrangements. Therefore,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cybersecurity Policy (26 May 2021)

Catherine Martin: For reasons of operational and national security it would not be appropriate to disclose details, including costs, of my Department’s cyber security arrangements, or those of the State Agencies under my remit. Any information in relation to cyber security tools and services could assist criminals in identifying potential vulnerabilities in cybersecurity arrangements. Therefore,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (25 May 2021)

Catherine Martin: On the 29th of April the Government agreed that my Department will work with the Department of Health and Department of the Taoiseach to prepare proposals on the holding of a limited number of pilot live events for sport and live entertainment, both indoor and outdoor. This is to inform the safe reopening of these activities and events when the public health situation allows. We would...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Census of Population (25 May 2021)

Catherine Martin: The Central Statistics Office (CSO) is responsible for the gathering of census data in Ireland. It has published data taken from the 1926 Census in 10 volumes as follows: - Volume 1 - Population, area and valuation of each DED and each larger Unit of Area - Volume 2 - Occupations - Volume 3 - Religion and birthplaces - Volume 4 - Housing - Volume 5 - Ages, orphanhood and conjugal conditions...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (25 May 2021)

Catherine Martin: The Government’s Resilience and Recovery 2020-2021 – The Path AheadFramework sets out when it is considered that organised indoor or outdoor events can take place. Dance classes are included with organised indoor and outdoor events. Since 10 May 2021 organised outdoor gatherings with a maximum attendance of 15 people can take place. In all cases robust protocols and protective...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (25 May 2021)

Catherine Martin: As the organisation referred to by the Deputy is funded by the Arts Council, any proposal relating to indoor or outdoor pilot live events should be directed to the Arts Council in the first instance.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (25 May 2021)

Catherine Martin: COVID-19 is a highly infectious disease, which spreads when individuals and groups come into close contact with one another, enabling the virus to move from one person to another. In certain settings, such as weddings, higher noise levels due to music, can force people into close proximity, requiring them to raise their voices or shout to communicate thus increasing the risk of spreading...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (25 May 2021)

Catherine Martin: I have made an allocation of €14 million to a Music Entertainment Business Assistance Scheme to contribute towards the ongoing overheads of businesses, specifically musicians and related crew, that have been significantly negatively affected by COVID-19 and that do not qualify for other business supports. Under the scheme, businesses including musicians, singers, lighting and sound...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (25 May 2021)

Catherine Martin: On the 29th of April the Government agreed that my Department will work with the Department of Health and Department of the Taoiseach to prepare proposals on the holding of a limited number of pilot live events for sport and live entertainment, both indoor and outdoor. This is to inform the safe reopening of these activities and events when the public health situation allows. I would...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Data (25 May 2021)

Catherine Martin: For reasons of operational and national security it would not be appropriate to disclose details, including costs, of my Department’s cyber security arrangements, or those of the State Agencies under my remit. Any information in relation to cyber security tools and services could assist criminals in identifying potential vulnerabilities in cybersecurity arrangements. Therefore it...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (25 May 2021)

Catherine Martin: Fáilte Ireland’s Outdoor Dining Enhancement Scheme is being delivered in partnership with local authorities and has the specific aim of developing outdoor dining capacity nationwide. Under one strand of this scheme, grants for outdoor seating and accessories are available to a range of businesses selling food for consumption on their premises. Work is underway to examine how pubs...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Legal Services (25 May 2021)

Catherine Martin: Details of any legal costs for my Department are published in the Annual Appropriation Account and subject to audit by the Comptroller & Auditor General. The Annual Appropriation Accounts for 2014 & 2019 have been published on the Comptroller & Auditor General Website and are available using the following link:...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (25 May 2021)

Catherine Martin: A suite of sectoral guidance for tourism businesses is available on the Fáilte Ireland website, developed in line with the Government’s COVID-19 Resilience and Recovery 2021: The Path Ahead plan and the Work Safely Protocol, and updated regularly in line with the evolving public health situation and related restrictions. The guidance in relation to all sectors of hospitality has...