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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Capital Programme (1 Oct 2020)

Catherine Martin: The Sports Capital Programme (SCP)  is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. The Programme for Government commits to continuing the SCP and to prioritise the investment in disadvantaged areas. The most...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (1 Oct 2020)

Catherine Martin: The Film Regulations 2019 were made by the Revenue Commissioners, in exercise of the powers conferred on them by section 481 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 with the consent of the Minister for Finance, and the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media in relation to the matters to be considered regarding the issue of certification under section 481. To...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Strategies (1 Oct 2020)

Catherine Martin: Following the announcement by the Taoiseach in June of the establishment of my Department bringing together a range of functions previously held by three different Departments of State, my Department is now in the process of developing a new mission statement and Statement of Strategy to encompass its broad remit. In this context, it will be important to recognise the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (1 Oct 2020)

Catherine Martin: A funding package of up to €70 million was announced on 19th June to support the sport sector, which has been significantly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. The funding package will be administered by Sport Ireland, which is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport. In recognition of the disproportionate impact of COVID 19 on people with a...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Promotion (1 Oct 2020)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 45 and 52 together. Fáilte Ireland develops and promotes the tourism potential of Ireland’s regions in line with the relevant tourism experience brands which, in the case of the midlands, is primarily Ireland's Hidden Heartlands. I am satisfied with progress made to date by Fáilte Ireland since the launch of this tourism experience brand in...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (1 Oct 2020)

Catherine Martin: The Government remains firmly committed to the development of the arts in Ireland, and the key focus at this time is to address the extreme challenges posed to the sector by the COVID-19 crisis. In responding to the crisis the Government has committed significant additional funding in 2020.  Total funding for the arts and culture sector in 2020, excluding provisions for...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourist Accommodation (1 Oct 2020)

Catherine Martin: Under the Tourist Traffic Acts 1939-2016 Fáilte Ireland has specific power and functions in relation to the mandatory registration and grading of certain types of tourist accommodation, including caravan and camping parks. However, these regulations mainly relate to the quality of the product and the level of service. Neither this Department nor the tourism agencies have any...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (1 Oct 2020)

Catherine Martin: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, including high performance sport and its funding allocations. Sport Ireland has provided an assurance that athletes on the 2020 International Carding Scheme will continue to receive funding as normal for both this year and into 2021. New entrants will be allowed into...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (1 Oct 2020)

Catherine Martin: The section 481 relief is available in respect of qualifying films, to film producer companies on particular expenditure provided certain conditions, as laid out in statute and regulations, and as specified in the film certificate issued by my Department, are met.  There is no annual cap on the credit though there is a “per project” cap of up to 32% (or 37% where regional...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (1 Oct 2020)

Catherine Martin: The arts and culture sectors have taken a very particular hit as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; cultural venues and events were among the first to be closed in the country’s public health response to the crisis, and they will be among the last to recover. I have recently appointed the Arts and Culture Recovery Taskforce which is being chaired by Clare...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (1 Oct 2020)

Catherine Martin: The National Sports Policy published in 2018 provided for the establishment of a Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF). The National Development Plan has provided a capital allocation of at least €100m over the period to 2027 for the Fund. The aim of the fund is to provide support for larger sports facilities where the Exchequer investment is greater than the maximum...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Promotion (1 Oct 2020)

Catherine Martin: At the end of June Fáilte Ireland launched a new domestic marketing campaign ‘Make a Break for It’ which is running across all media channels between now and mid-October 2020. The campaign is designed to drive consumers to all areas of the country including the Lee Valley in Cork.  Fáilte Ireland has also profiled a number of Lee Valley tourist attractions...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (1 Oct 2020)

Catherine Martin: While Budget 2021 is a matter for the Ministers for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform, I as Minister, take every opportunity at Government and with my Ministerial colleagues to highlight the importance and value of the culture and audiovisual sectors and the benefits of increasing public investment in them. Government policy supports the film and television sector in a number of ways...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (1 Oct 2020)

Catherine Martin: My Department has in place a Performance Delivery Agreement with Galway 2020 which addresses the respective roles and responsibilities of the Department and the Company in the management of the Government commitment to Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture and the terms and conditions attached to the drawdown of funding. The Performance Delivery Agreement was signed...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (1 Oct 2020)

Catherine Martin: The Tourism Recovery Taskforce was appointed to prepare a Tourism Recovery Plan which will include a set of recommendations on how best the Irish tourism sector can adapt and recover in the changed environment as a result of the pandemic. I received its Final Report this week and, together with my colleagues in Government, I will consider its recommendations in the context of Budget...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (1 Oct 2020)

Catherine Martin: The Government's Resilience and Recovery 2020-2021, the Plan for Living with COVID-19, reflects a cross-government approach to managing the pandemic for the coming months.  This Plan sets out how the balance between public health, economic and social aspects of living with COVID-19 will operate in the short to medium term.  It brings greater certainty so that society...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (1 Oct 2020)

Catherine Martin: The Government has put in place a range of supports for the arts, culture and live entertainment sectors developed following a wide ranging consultation with sectoral stakeholders. While, as the Deputy will be aware, the Pandemic Unemployment Payment is the responsibility of my colleague Minister Humphreys, Minister for Social Protection, I will continue to engage with...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Organisations (1 Oct 2020)

Catherine Martin: The Government has demonstrated its commitment to women's sport over many years, and considerable Exchequer funding has been allocated to programmes aimed at encouraging women's active and social participation in sport. I would highlight in this regard the Sport Ireland Women in Sport programme established in 2005, which has provided funding support of over €20...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (1 Oct 2020)

Catherine Martin: The COVID-19 crisis has had a devastating and unprecedented impact on the sectors for which I have responsibility.  Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport are integral parts of the fabric of society, supporting economic activity, physical and societal well-being. Well-being should a core principle underpinning how we continue to live with COVID-19, as it will be fundamental to public...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (1 Oct 2020)

Catherine Martin: I recognise the importance of sport and physical activity for our society and the need to ensure that opportunities are in place to allow all members of society to participate in sport.   The implementation of the actions set out National Sports Policy 2018-2027 is key to achieving our vision for sport in Ireland by 2027. The three main policy aims of the National Sports Policy...