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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Fáilte Ireland (17 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: The tourism business continuity scheme for strategic businesses for the tourism sector is administered by Fáilte Ireland and opened for applications on Thursday 11th February. I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for further details on the scheme. 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (17 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: The Report of the "Arts and Culture Recovery Taskforce" was published on the 17th November last. It made 10 recommendations. While a some recommendations are under the remit of other Government Departments, I have made progress on a number of the Report's recommendations which relate to my Department. In December, I put in place arrangements to implement Recommendation 6 which identified...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Contracts (17 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: I have been informed by officials in my Department that no contracts for public relations advice and consultancy over the cost of €10,000 have been entered into by my Department since January 2021.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Projects (17 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: The Night-time Economy Taskforce has met five times since it's establishment on 30 July 2020 with the most recent meeting held on 15th February 2021. Minutes of these meetings are available on my Department's web-site. A sub-group structure has been established as part of this work and these groups have also each met a number of times since they were established.

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

Catherine Martin: I am acutely aware of the devastating loss of business being experienced by tourism businesses including the coach tourism sector as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 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. As part of this a...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Grant Payments (11 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: I am informed by Fáilte Ireland that all accommodation projects, including those involving the renovation of private property, are currently ineligible under its capital grants schemes. However, I understand that the LEADER programme supports private enterprises and community groups who improve quality of life and economic activity in rural areas. Accordingly, proposals such as those...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (11 Feb 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. Key measures for the tourism sector include: - A €55 million business continuity scheme to help strategic tourism business survive the pandemic and drive recovery - The VAT rate for the...

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

Catherine Martin: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that I secured significant increases in the operational budgets of the National Cultural Institutions (NCIs) for 2021. The NCIs encompass many of Dublin's iconic cultural venues including the National Gallery, the Irish Museum of Modern Art at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, the National Library, the National Museum, Collins Barracks, the Natural History...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Museum (10 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: Officials in my Department are in discussions with the National Museum about the History of Ireland Galleries proposal. To date, no specific funding has been allocated to the Museum by my Department for the proposed development of the north block of Clarke Square at Collins Barracks. However, the ongoing support and development of the National Cultural Institutions remains a priority for my...

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

Catherine Martin: The business continuity scheme for strategic businesses tourism sector is administered by Fáilte Ireland. It is focused on addressing the fixed costs of those businesses that are ineligible for the Covid Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS). It is one of a range of supports that have been introduced for the tourism sector since last July both at a sectorial level, for example the...

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

Catherine Martin: 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. A key measure in the Budget was the provision of business continuity funding to support strategic tourism businesses to be administered by Fáilte Ireland. The details of the first phase of the scheme was announced on...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Feb 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...

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

Catherine Martin: An allocation of €50 million was made in Budget 2021 for the live performance sector. It is intended that the rollout of the funding would include measures that will build on grant schemes launched under the July stimulus, such as the pilot "Live Performance Support Scheme" and the "Music Industry Support Package". Over €5 million in funding was provided through the pilot...

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

Catherine Martin: 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. A key measure in the Budget was the provision of funding for a €55 million business continuity scheme to support strategic tourism businesses to be administered by Fáilte Ireland. The scheme will contribute...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (10 Feb 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. As part of this a dedicated fund of €10million was introduced for a Coach Tourism Business Continuity Scheme in the last quarter of 2020. Fáilte Ireland are processing applications for...

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

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 269 and 270 together. The administration of the Coach Tourism Business Continuity Scheme is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's questions to them for further information and direct reply. 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: Pension Provisions (10 Feb 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: Tourism Ireland (10 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: The administration of the Coach Tourism Business Continuity Scheme is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to them for further information and direct reply. 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: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (10 Feb 2021)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 274 and 275 together. Over €5 million in funding was provided through the pilot Live Performance Support Scheme (LPSS) to assist commercial venues, producers and promoters to plan live performances across the country, with a total of 59 organisations benefitting from the scheme. The main objective of this pilot scheme was to provide employment...

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

Catherine Martin: An allocation of €50 million was made in Budget 2021 for the live performance sector. It is intended that the rollout of the funding would include measures that will build on grant schemes launched under the July stimulus, such as the pilot "Live Performance Support Scheme" and the "Music Industry Support Package". Over €5 million in funding was provided through the pilot...