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An Ghaeilge agus An Ghaeltacht: Ráitis (3 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCeann Comhairle agus leis na Teachtaí. Cuireann sé an-áthas orm labhairt leo anseo inniu agus muid i lár Sheachtain na Gaeilge. Tá go leor ag tarlú faoi láthair i saol na Gaeilge agus na Gaeltachta. Cuireann sé gliondar i mo chroí i gcónaí an grá atá ag pobal labhartha na Gaeilge dár...

An Ghaeilge agus An Ghaeltacht: Ráitis (3 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: Sílim go bhfuil an Taoiseach chun cúpla focal a rá.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 255 and 270 together. The current epidemiological situation is such that Government does not consider it appropriate to move to a level under the COVID-19 Resilience and Recovery 2021: the Path Aheadthat would provide for the reopening of indoor auditoriums, conferencing and event centres. The Government's clear message at the present time is for people to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (3 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 256, 297 and 298 together. The EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) has provisionally applied since 21st September 2017, meaning that duties on 98% of products (tariff lines) that the EU trades with Canada have been removed. CETA covers virtually all facets of economic activity. Article 7 of CETA, similar to the vast majority of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 257, 295, 301 and 306 together. I am advised by Fáilte Ireland that contrary to some reports the proposed Outdoor Dining Scheme is still in development and has not been finalised. As the development of the scheme is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland, I have referred the Deputies’ questions to them for further information. Please...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: As part of the July stimulus package and in response to the challenges being experienced by the Coach Tourism sector the Government provided €10m to fund the Coach Tourism Business Continuity Scheme which is administered by Fáilte Ireland.  The scheme opened for applications last October and I understand allocations are being made this week....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Semi-State Bodies (3 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: As Minister for Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media, I have responsibility for the governance of RTÉ to ensure the company is fully compliant with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State bodies and the governance functions included in the legislative and regulatory framework for broadcasting. The RTÉ Superannuation Scheme is a funded,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Public Procurement Contracts (3 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: My Department strives to ensure that there is an appropriate focus on best procurement practice and that procedures are in place to ensure compliance with all relevant guidelines to the greatest extent possible. Where exceptions do arise, as provided for under the provisions of Department of Finance Circular 40/02, the Department provides the details of such instances to the Comptroller and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: While I have not met the group in question as part of my Departmental duties, in the interest of completeness, representatives from the group spoke at an informal Green Party video conference on March 1 which I attended. I understand that officials from my Department have not met the group.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Value Added Tax (3 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: I appointed the Recovery Oversight Group in December 2020 to oversee the implementation of the Tourism Recovery Plan produced by the Tourism Recovery Taskforce and to monitor the sector’s recovery from the COVID crisis. The Recovery Oversight Group submitted its first report to me on 15th February. The report had a number of recommendations, one of which was to extend the 9% VAT...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: As part of the July stimulus package and in response to the challenges being experienced by the Coach Tourism sector the Government provided €10m to fund the Coach Tourism Business Continuity Scheme which is administered by Fáilte Ireland. The scheme opened for applications last October and I understand allocations are being made this week. I have referred the Deputy’s...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 267, 275, 276 and 278 together. I am acutely aware of the challenges facing those working in the live entertainment sector who rely on live performance to sustain their livelihoods on foot of necessary public health restrictions. An allocation of €50 million was made in Budget 2021 for the live performance sector. It is envisaged that the rollout of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: The Government recently agreed that the current public health restrictions will be extended until 5 April. 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. I understand the difficulties these restrictions pose for couples on their special day and the impact on...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 272, 273 and 274 together. I am acutely aware of the challenges facing all musicians who rely on live performance to sustain their livelihoods on foot of necessary public health restrictions.An allocation of €50 million was made in Budget 2021 for the live performance sector. It is envisaged that the rollout of this funding would include measures such...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: As part of the July stimulus package and in response to the challenges being experienced by the Coach Tourism sector the Government provided €10m to fund the Coach Tourism Business Continuity Scheme which is administered by Fáilte Ireland. The scheme opened for applications last October and I understand allocations are being made this week. I have referred the Deputy’s...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (3 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 Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment recently announced the COVID-19 Business Aid Scheme (CBAS) as one of a number of horizontal support across all sectors of the economy. SMEs and Businesses in the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: I introduced the Music Industry Support Package (MISP) in 2020 to help meet the needs of the whole of the music sector in these unprecedented times. This was the first time this type of support was offered to the music industry and it was designed in a time of crisis and at short notice to cover all music genres. It had three key components, song writing, album release and recording to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (3 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 281, 282 and 296 together. Further to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 214 of 17 February 2021, I understand that the first organisation to which the Deputy refers entered into negotiations on music distribution with the second organisation on the basis that it is the only company of its kind in Ireland available to the independent music sector. It...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: My colleague the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science has primary responsibility for language schools. The Tourism Business Continuity Scheme is in place to provide support to strategic tourism businesses who have been unable to qualify for assistance under the Government's Covid Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS). In that regard, I understand that the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (3 Mar 2021)

Catherine Martin: Tourism is one of Ireland’s most important industries. It is estimated that the sector as a whole contributed over €9 billion to the economy in 2019 and supported approximately 260,000 jobs. The impact of COVID-19 on travel and tourism globally has been overwhelming, with unprecedented and extremely serious consequences for Ireland’s tourism and hospitality sector...