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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Legal Costs (5 May 2021)

Catherine Martin: Details of legal costs for my Department are published in the Annual Appropriation Account and subject to audit by the Comptroller & Auditor General. Annual Appropriation Accounts are published on the Comptroller & Auditor General Website and are available using the following link: Details of any 2020 legal costs for my Department will be published in the 2020 Annual...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Online Safety (29 Apr 2021)

Catherine Martin: The National Advisory Council for Online Safety (NACOS) was established as part of the Action Plan for Online Safety 2018-2019.  It replaced the Internet Safety Advisory Committee (ISAC) which was a forum for stakeholders to share experience on the subject of internet safety and which had been based in the Department of Justice. The role of the National Advisory Council is to: - Provide...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (29 Apr 2021)

Catherine Martin: The annual allocations to the national cultural institutions include provision for all aspects of their activities.  The development of policies including education programmes and outreach initiatives is addressed as an operational matter by the management and Board in each individual institution.  The cultural institutions make a constant effort to increase general...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (29 Apr 2021)

Catherine Martin: The National Cultural Institutions have policies in relation to historic artefacts, where such items may be considered national treasures, and constantly consider ethics and changing sensitivities around such matters.  While it would be difficult to identify precisely the circumstances of acquisition in the distant past for many of the historic artefacts currently held abroad, specific...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Project Funding (28 Apr 2021)

Catherine Martin: All through that strategy is the protection of the environment and its sustainability. As we emerge from Covid, there is a huge opportunity to tap into that natural beauty we have, while protecting our environment and promoting joined-up thinking when it comes to tourism. We must tap into local attractions, cycling and walking routes, as well as local food products. That will be good for...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Arts Funding (28 Apr 2021)

Catherine Martin: Life Worth Living, the report of the arts and culture recovery task force was published in November 2020.  It made ten recommendations.  The introduction to the report suggested the establishment of a cross-sectorial implementation group to oversee and monitor the implementation of these recommendations. Several of the recommendations are in train or have already been...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Arts Funding (28 Apr 2021)

Catherine Martin: On a personal level, I have spoken of my support for and have also written about a basic income for artists. Universal basic income is also core to Green Party policy. Work is being done on this matter. It has gained the support of my colleagues in the Cabinet and the relevant Departments in the oversight group. This work on a basic income for artists is independent of the work of the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Promotion (28 Apr 2021)

Catherine Martin: The Government's travel advisory currently in operation against all non-essential international travel, in addition to other public health restrictions, means that, unfortunately, there is virtually no inbound tourism at present. As a result, Tourism Ireland, the body responsible for marketing the island of Ireland overseas as a holiday destination, has suspended the majority...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Apr 2021)

Catherine Martin: I understand there is actually much uncertainty about activity in the live entertainment sector in the UK. The organisers of Glastonbury cancelled the 2020 event and have now cancelled for a second year. Other festivals have also been cancelled, for instance, the Boomtown Fair music festival. One of the key arts and culture summer events in the UK is the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. I...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Apr 2021)

Catherine Martin: Although the UK may be ahead of us in vaccinations, we have responded with many supports. Hopefully, it is not too long before we catch up with it in terms of reopening. Rest assured, my officials and I are in engagement with the sector. That is how I started as a Minister and it is how I will continue. I am acutely aware that the sector needs time to plan, rehearse and engage...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Project Funding (28 Apr 2021)

Catherine Martin: To date, there have been two calls for applications under Platforms for Growth, Fáilte Ireland’s strategic, platform-based approach to large-scale capital investment in tourism product, as referred to in the question submitted by the Deputy, which targets investment in line with specific platforms. Under this overall programme, Fáilte Ireland aims to invest up...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Project Funding (28 Apr 2021)

Catherine Martin: Rest assured, having grown up on the Border, it informs much of my thinking on that all-island approach. Of course, Tourism Ireland helps with that too. With regard to other capital investment priorities and capital funding schemes that are under way, funding provided under the National Development Plan 2018-2027 is targeted at helping support and grow tourism in rural communities, in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Project Funding (28 Apr 2021)

Catherine Martin: As I said, it is currently being assessed. To receive the funding, the successful applicant must pass all five stages of the overall assessment process, three steps in the application phase and two steps in the delivery and development phase. Stages 1 and 2 have been completed and Fáilte Ireland is currently evaluating the business case submitted under stage 3 of the five-stage...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Project Funding (28 Apr 2021)

Catherine Martin: During my term of office, I will be seeking to achieve that realisation for the wonderful natural beauty there. Fáilte Ireland provides a range of supports to ensure Cavan benefits as much as possible from tourism across the county. It has identified the natural assets and distinctive experiences that Cavan could leverage. The eastern side of Cavan is particularly rich in heritage and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Apr 2021)

Catherine Martin: The impact of  public health measures, both domestic and international, on live performance opportunities is monitored on an ongoing basis by my Department.  Due to its proximity and facilitated by the common travel area, the UK has always provided opportunities for Irish artists to expand their horizons and gain experience. If the UK's planned reopening of the music...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Project Funding (28 Apr 2021)

Catherine Martin: Platforms for Growth is Fáilte Ireland’s strategic approach to large-scale capital investment in tourism product, which targets investment in line with specific platforms identified as a priority for tourists on the basis of research and insights.  I understand the Deputy is asking about a project that remains under consideration following Fáilte...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (28 Apr 2021)

Catherine Martin: I do not know whether the Deputy has sent something in writing on his proposal to me or my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Chambers. I will discuss all proposals that are brought my way. Fáilte Ireland is collaborating with Sport Ireland in ensuring EuroVelo 1 is signposted properly.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (28 Apr 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 the print media plays in this regard and the particular value of local and regional newspapers in bringing communities together and sharing reliable and...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (28 Apr 2021)

Catherine Martin: As to the comparison with the radio sector, the Covid-19 related measures put in place for the radio sector were provided through specific funding rounds of the existing sound and vision scheme. The current scheme in place to support radio is a statutory scheme provided for under Part 10 of the Broadcasting Act 2009 and largely funded by the television licence. It is limited by statute to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (28 Apr 2021)

Catherine Martin: I saw a tweet recently showing the Deputy's cycling endeavours in cycling in from Clare. Fair play to him. It is the future of sustainable travel. The Government travel advisory currently in operation against all non-essential international travel, in addition to other public health restrictions, means that unfortunately there is virtually no inbound tourism at present....