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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Funding (13 Jan 2021)

Catherine Martin: A €10 million fund was made available to help coach tourism businesses deal with the devastating impact of COVID-19.  The administration of the Coach Tourism Business Continuity Scheme is an operational matter for the Board and management of Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to them for further information and direct reply.  Please advise...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (13 Jan 2021)

Catherine Martin: The sectors which fall within the remit of my Department have been severely impacted by the restrictions introduced by Government under its Plan for Living with COVID-19 to control the spread of the virus.  Tourism, the Arts, Culture and Sport are integral to our society, our economy and our individual well-being, however, they are also public-facing and audience-driven in nature which...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (17 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: These current regulations in regard to COVID-19 restrictions include requirements that apply to businesses and services where intoxicating liquor is sold or supplied for consumption on the premises, where alcohol may only be served to those also ordering a substantial meal prepared in an on-site food preparation area (as defined in the regulations) and for consumption during or after the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Online Safety (17 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: Action 14.2 of the Action Plan for Online Safety 2018-2019 aims to work with online platforms based in Ireland in order to publish regular transparency reports in relation to their efforts to tackle illegal and non-illegal but potentially harmful online content on their services. This action was assigned to the Department of Justice and to the then Department of Communications, Climate...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts and Culture Capital Scheme (17 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: Assessment and final decision on applications under Streams A & B of the Cultural Capital Scheme 2019-2022 were delayed and put on hold as a result of COVID -19 and to enable my Department to set up and open Stream D, a further stream of funding under this overall Scheme. Stream D is specifically for capital adaptations or equipment necessary to assist arts and culture organisations...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Abbey Theatre (17 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: The Freedom of Information Act 2014 is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. I note that on 19 September 2019, the then Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform stated that there are no plans at present to make the Abbey Theatre subject to the Freedom of Information Act.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Project Funding (17 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: Platforms for Growth is the platform-based approach to large-scale capital investment in tourism product, which was launched by Fáilte Ireland in May 2019 and targets investment in line with specific "platforms" identified as a priority for tourists on the basis of research and insights. The first call for applications in 2019 focused on the platform of immersive cultural and heritage...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Broadcast Advertising Standards Regulation (17 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: The regulation of broadcast commercial communications aimed at children is the responsibility of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) as set out under section 42 of the Broadcasting Act 2009. As part of its responsibility in this regard, the BAI has established the Children's Commercial Communications Code which has been in existence since 2005 and has been updated on two...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (17 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: On 27 November the Government agreed the approach for easing restrictions, including a phased move to Level 3 nationally, with a number of exceptions in place for the Christmas period. The exceptions for the Christmas period are designed to support people to have a meaningful Christmas, albeit different to other years. The main objective is to stay safe and keep the COVID-19 numbers down so...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: On 27 November the Government agreed the approach for easing restrictions, including a phased move to Level 3 nationally, with a number of exceptions in place for the Christmas period. The exceptions for the Christmas period are designed to support people to have a meaningful Christmas, albeit different to other years. The main objective is to stay safe and keep the COVID-19 numbers down so...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: On 27 November the Government agreed the approach for easing restrictions, including a phased move to Level 3 nationally, with a number of exceptions in place for the Christmas period. The exceptions for the Christmas period are designed to support people to have a meaningful Christmas, albeit different to other years. The main objective is to stay safe and keep the COVID-19 numbers down so...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Correspondence (16 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: The delay in the reply to the Deputy's correspondence is regretted. A response to the correspondence will issue today.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: On 1 December, the country moved to a modified Level 3 of the Government's Plan for living with COVID-19. Under these restrictions, all dance and exercise classes remain suspended. There is, however, provision for individual and one-to-one instruction at this level. This guidance applies to sport, exercise and dance. While dance studios are therefore closed at Level 3, they can provide...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Budgets (16 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: Communication with the public is of significant importance to my Department given the nature of its work. The key mission of the Department's is to: - Support the tourism industry in increasing revenue and employment through enhancing competitiveness and through marketing and product development; - Promote, nurture and develop Ireland's culture and arts; - Support and promote the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: On 27 November the Government agreed the approach for easing restrictions, including a phased move to Level 3 nationally, with a number of exceptions in place for the Christmas period. The exceptions for the Christmas period are designed to support people to have a meaningful Christmas, albeit different to other years. The main objective is to stay safe and keep the COVID-19 numbers down so...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: On 27 November the Government agreed the approach for easing restrictions, including a phased move to Level 3 nationally, with a number of exceptions in place for the Christmas period. The exceptions for the Christmas period are designed to support people to have a meaningful Christmas, albeit different to other years. The main objective is to stay safe and keep the COVID-19 numbers down so...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: On 27 November the Government agreed the approach for easing restrictions, including a phased move to Level 3 nationally, with a number of exceptions in place for the Christmas period. The exceptions for the Christmas period are designed to support people to have a meaningful Christmas, albeit different to other years. The main objective is to stay safe and keep the COVID-19 numbers down so...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: On 27 November the Government agreed the approach for easing restrictions, including a phased move to Level 3 nationally, with a number of exceptions in place for the Christmas period. The exceptions for the Christmas period are designed to support people to have a meaningful Christmas, albeit different to other years. The main objective is to stay safe and keep the COVID-19 numbers down so...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Meetings (15 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: I can advise you that I have met with the Director General of TG4, once over the last 3 month period, on 27thOctober 2020, via video call. Officials in my Department also engage with TG4 on an ongoing basis on my behalf.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Fáilte Ireland (15 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: The administration of the Ireland Based Inbound Agents Business Continuity Scheme is an operational matter for the Board and management of 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.