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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Project Funding (24 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: Platforms for Growth is Fáilte Ireland's platform-based approach to large-scale capital investment in tourism product, and targets investment in line with specific "platforms" identified as a priority for tourists on the basis of research and insights. As the administration of this scheme is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland, I have referred the Deputy’s...

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

Catherine Martin: Fáilte Ireland’s Destination Towns initiative is a capital investment scheme for Local Authorities to enhance public spaces in developed and emerging tourism destinations in a way that will engage tourists and enhance their experience.  As the administration of this scheme is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland, I have referred the Deputy’s question to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Transport (24 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: I am advised that  my Department does not operate any vehicles . The table below sets out the information requested in respect of  those vehicles operated by bodies under the aegis of my Department. Agency Vehicles (Petrol) Vehicles (Diesel) Vehicles (Hybrid) Total Number of ICE Vehicles  Non ICE Vehicles (All...

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

Catherine Martin: I am acutely aware of the challenges facing those who rely on live performance to sustain their livelihoods on foot of necessary public health restrictions. The Government's response to the impact of the pandemic on the sector and the economy generally is comprised of a broad range of supports delivered across a range of Departments.  The Pandemic Unemployment...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Media Pluralism (24 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: Under the Competition Act 2002 (as amended), proposed mergers or acquisitions meeting certain criteria must be notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, CCPC. The CCPC must then examine the notification and decide if the merger may proceed on competition grounds. Media mergers which have received the CCPC's determination to proceed must also be notified...

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

Catherine Martin: The July Stimulus and Budget 2021 provided a significant package of tax and fiscal measures to build the resilience of the economy and to help vulnerable but viable businesses across all sectors. In regard to tourism, these measures include: - The first phase of  the Tourism Business Continuity Scheme was launched on 11th  February by Fáilte Ireland to...

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

Catherine Martin: I understand that the Deputy is referring to the Tourism Business Continuity Scheme. The first phase closed for applications on 8th March and phase 2 will be launched shortly. The scheme is administered by Fáilte Ireland and I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for further information on this scheme and  direct reply to the Deputy.  Please contact my...

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

Catherine Martin: I am aware of the issues faced by the tourism and hospitality industry, including businesses such as the one to which the Deputy is referring specifically. I understand the difficulties that COVID-19-related restrictions pose for couples on their special day and the impact on businesses servicing weddings. Nonetheless COVID-19 is a highly infectious disease, which spreads when individuals...

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

Catherine Martin: I understand that the Deputy is referring to PQ 10224/21 regarding the provision of supports to charter boat operators. I am informed that Fáilte Ireland has now issued a substantive reply to the Deputy in respect of that PQ.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (24 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: I understand that the Deputy is referring to Fáilte Ireland's Tourism Business Continuity Scheme. The administration of the scheme is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. I have accordingly referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply to the Deputy. Please contact my private office if you have not received a reply within ten working days.

Seanad: Covid-19 (Tourism): Statements (22 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: Táim an-sásta a bheith anseo inniu ag labhairt leis an Teach faoin turasóireacht. I welcome the opportunity to address the Seanad about the plans for supports and incentives for the tourism and hospitality industry for 2021. In 2019, before the pandemic had wrought its affects on Irish society, tourism was worth more than €9 billion in total to our economy from...

Seanad: Covid-19 (Tourism): Statements (22 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: I thank the Senators for their statements today and the passionate support demonstrated for the tourism industry. As Minister with responsibility for tourism, allow me to re-emphasise that I am acutely aware of the devastation that Covid-19 is inflicting on the sector. I am also very aware of the havoc it has caused for the hundreds of businesses and thousands of workers in one of our most...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Television Licence Fee (11 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: The Covid-19 crisis highlights more than ever the importance of public service broadcasting to our society. It is vital that the Irish public have a readily available, reliable source of information on Covid-19 and the measures being put in place to tackle the crisis. Equally as important are the sources of funding that make it possible for public service broadcasting to operate. At a...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (11 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: I am acutely aware of the challenges facing those who rely on live performance to sustain their livelihoods on foot of necessary public health restrictions. The Government's response to the impact of the pandemic on the sector and the economy generally is comprised of a broad range of supports delivered across a range of Departments. The Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP), the Employment...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (11 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: I understand that Fáilte Ireland is currently considering how best it could support outdoor dining experiences, including scoping out a proposed Outdoor Dining Scheme which has not yet been finalised or launched. I am advised that no final decisions have been made as to the parameters of the proposed scheme. As the development of supports for outdoor dining experiences is an...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: With regard to Level 5 restrictions under the updated COVID-19 Resilience and Recovery Plan 2021 – The Path Ahead, the Government agreed to extend the current public health restrictions until 5th April 2021. The Government's clear message at the present time is for people to stay in their homes, unless necessary for those essential reasons set out in the public health regulations....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Fáilte Ireland (10 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: The establishment, remit, role and strategy of destination recovery task forces are operational matters for Fáilte Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply. Please contact my private office if you have not received a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (10 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: Primary responsibility for promoting practice of the arts rests with the Arts Council under the Arts Act 2003. It should be noted that under the Arts Act 2003, the Arts Council is statutorily independent in its funding decisions. I understand that in 2020, the Council received more than 6,500 applications. This compares with just 3,500 in the previous year. Of the 6,500 2020...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (10 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 331, 345 and 357 together. All tourism funding schemes are designed and operated by Fáilte Ireland as the National Tourism Development Authority. With specific regard to outdoor dining, I understand that Fáilte Ireland is currently considering how best it could support outdoor dining experiences, including scoping out a proposed Outdoor Dining...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (10 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: The key aim of the pilot "Live Performance Support Scheme" was to assist commercial venues, producers and promoters of live performances to provide employment to workers in the creative industries while also producing high quality live performances for the public. The grant funding allocated allowed venues, technicians, artists, producers, promoters and other creatives to ensure performances...