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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (28 Apr 2021)

Catherine Martin: I understand that the Deputy is referring to Fáilte Ireland’s Dining Enhancement Scheme, which is being delivered in partnership with local authorities across the country.  As the development and administration of this scheme is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland, I have referred this question to them for direct response to the Deputy.  Please advise my...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (28 Apr 2021)

Catherine Martin: The development of the Outdoor Dining Enhancement scheme is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. I have referred this question to them for direct reply to the Deputy.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days. The Government remains committed to supporting tourism through this difficult period and to working towards...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (28 Apr 2021)

Catherine Martin: The development and administration of the Outdoor Dining Enhancement Scheme is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. I have referred this question to them for direct reply to the Deputy.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days. The Government remains committed to supporting tourism through this difficult period and to working...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (28 Apr 2021)

Catherine Martin: The development and administration of the Outdoor Dining Enhancement Scheme is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland and I have asked the agency to provide further information directly to the Deputy in response to her question.  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: Gambling Sector (28 Apr 2021)

Catherine Martin: The Minister for Justice has policy responsibility for the regulation of gambling and for the establishment of a new Gambling Regulator. At present, the regulation of broadcast gambling advertising is an operational matter for the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland and is not part of my functions as Minister. The current rules around gambling advertising on broadcasting services are...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (28 Apr 2021)

Catherine Martin: The development and administration of the Outdoor Dining Enhancement Scheme is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. I have referred this question to them for direct reply 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: Craoltóirí Seirbhíse Poiblí (28 Apr 2021)

Catherine Martin: Tá sé i gceist agam ceisteanna 364, 365, 366 agus 367 a fhreagairt le chéile. Is craoltóirí seirbhíse poiblí náisiúnta neamhspleácha iad RTÉ agus TG4 a bhfuil a sainchúram agus a n-oibleagáidí leagtha amach san Acht Craolacháin 2009 agus, dá bharr sin, níl aon ról agam ina gcuid...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (28 Apr 2021)

Catherine Martin: I am aware of the devastating impact of COVID-19 on the inbound agents sector and was pleased to make a fund of €10m available for the Ireland Based Inbound Agents Business Continuity Scheme. The scheme has assisted inbound tour operators, destination management companies and professional conference organisers by providing a direct financial contribution to support their business...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (28 Apr 2021)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 369 and 370 together. Details of my Department's provisions for the delivery of services through the Irish language, including the provision of forms, are set out in the Department's Scéim Teanga which is available on www.gov.ie at . All services and schemes operated by the Department's Gaeltacht Division are provided in Irish, but service in English is...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (28 Apr 2021)

Catherine Martin: I am committed to continuing support for tourism through this difficult period and to working towards the reopening and recovery of the sector. Together with horizontal measures introduced by Government, such as the EWSS and the CRSS, the sector-specific measures I have introduced to date, including the Tourism Business Continuity Scheme, the schemes for Inbound Tour Operators and Coach...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Concert Hall (28 Apr 2021)

Catherine Martin: The National Concert Hall was allocated an amount of €11.824 million in 2021 compared to an amount of €3.062 million in 2020. This included an amount of €8m to provide for the proposed transfer of the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra from RTÉ to the National Concert Hall in 2021. The remaining amount is for the day to day running of the National Concert Hall in 2021.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (28 Apr 2021)

Catherine Martin: The Government has introduced some very effective supports for tourism businesses and employees since the pandemic began last year, including the Tourism Business Continuity Scheme, the CRSS, the EWSS and the PUP. The Government has stated that there will be no cliff-edge ending to these supports. Specific support for such businesses in question is a matter for my colleagues the Minister...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (28 Apr 2021)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 376, 381 and 385 together. The matters raised by the Deputies are operational matters for Fáilte Ireland. I have asked Fáilte Ireland to provide the Deputies with further information on their work developing and promoting tourism in Ireland. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (28 Apr 2021)

Catherine Martin: In line with our Programme for Government commitments, the development of a new national tourism policy, with sustainability at its core, will commence later this year when the sector begins to recover from the COVID-19 crisis. This policy will build upon the work undertaken by the Sustainable Tourism Working Group set up under the outgoing policy which has developed Guiding Principles for...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: 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 local media plays in bringing communities together and sharing reliable and relevant local news. In relation to the supports available for the commercial...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Apr 2021)

Catherine Martin: I meet with representatives of the tourism and hospitality sectors regularly and I am well aware of the challenges faced by the sectors. In addition, to provide a platform for structured engagement between the Hospitality and Tourism sectors, the tourism agencies and relevant Government Departments in order to assess the continuing impact of the pandemic, last October, the Tánaiste and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Creative Ireland Programme (28 Apr 2021)

Catherine Martin: The Creative Ireland Programme is a culture-based, all-of-government initiative led by my department, the core proposition of which is that participation in cultural activity by everyone drives personal and collective creativity, with significant implications for individual and societal wellbeing and achievement. Working collaboratively, the Creative Ireland Programme has focused on...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (28 Apr 2021)

Catherine Martin: The Stay and Spend scheme was set up late last summer to stimulate demand for accommodation and hospitality businesses during the off season. Established by my colleague Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, this scheme was launched as an innovative approach to incentivise spending. However, public health conditions beyond our control have clearly prevented that. The stop and start nature of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Events (28 Apr 2021)

Catherine Martin: Along with our UK partners my Department has been involved in some preliminary work examining the possibility of bidding to jointly host the FIFA Men's World Cup in Ireland and the UK. The partners involved include the English Football Association, Scottish Football Association, Football Association of Wales, Irish Football Association, Football Association of Ireland and UK Government,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (28 Apr 2021)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 393 and 394 together. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that I secured significant increases in the operational budgets of the National Cultural Institutions (NCIs) for COVID-19 related funding. The NCIs encompass our most iconic cultural venues including the National Gallery, the Irish Museum of Modern Art at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, the National...