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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Television Licence Fee (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: Part 9 of the Broadcasting Act, 2009 makes provision for the administration of the TV licence fee system. As statutory collection agent, operational issues regarding collection and enforcement are primarily a matter for An Post, who make every effort to promote the purchasing of a TV licence and thereby ensure compliance. This includes issuing of reminders and undertaking household visits to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: State Bodies (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: My Department works with the Public Appointments Service to ensure that vacancies on the Boards of public bodies under my Department's aegis are filled as quickly and efficiently as possible. Board appointments are made in accordance with the Guidelines on Appointments to State Boards (2014), as well as the Code of Practice on Governance of State Bodies (2016) and its Annex on Gender...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: Last year I set up an Advisory Committee on the Restitution and Repatriation of Historically and Culturally Sensitive Objects in Ireland. The committee met for the first time on 4thDecember 2023 and began their work on this important topic. It is anticipated that the work of the committee will be carried out over 18 months, subject to the direction that the committee decides to take. The...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (14 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: Since 2019, applications for Section 481 are made directly to my Department, as the body responsible for certifying that the film qualifies for the purpose of the credit. My Department conducts an in-depth examination of the information supplied in the Section 481 application. If my Department is satisfied that the application passes the range of tests set out in the Regulations, the film...

Reform of the Television Licence Fee Model: Motion [Private Members] (13 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: I move amendment No. 2: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "recognises: — the vital role which the media sector, and in particular, our public service broadcasters, Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ) and TG4, play in supporting our cultural development, societal wellbeing, and the functioning of our democracy; — the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: State Bodies (13 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: The position of Chair of the Arts Council became vacant on 14 December 2023 following the resignation of the outgoing Chair. In line the Government Guidelines on the filling of State Board vacancies, the Public Appointments Service (PAS) advertised the Board of the Arts Council calling for expressions of interest for the role of Chair along with a number of roles for ordinary members. The...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (13 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: As part of its EU Presidency programme, Belgium has organised an informal meeting of European Tourism Ministers on 19-20 February 2024 in La Hulpe - Louvain-La-Neuve. Owing to prior diary commitments, including a meeting of the Cabinet, I will be unable to attend. Instead I will be represented by a senior official from my Department and look forward to being updated on the discussions...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Just Transition (13 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: My role and that of my Department in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national tourism policy development and in securing resources to assist the tourism agencies, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland, in implementing that policy. Under the EU Just Transition Fund, the Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly (EMRA) is the Managing Authority, and Fáilte Ireland is an...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (13 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: The Programme for Government commits to the development of a new Sustainable Tourism Policy document and in advance of this, an interim action plan. A report from the Sustainable Tourism Working Group which identifies actions to promote sustainable tourism practices was published in October 2021 and can be found at the following link:...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: State Bodies (13 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred this question to that agency for direct response to the Deputy. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Revised) (8 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: Fáiltím roimh an deis labhairt leis an Roghchoiste um Thurasóireacht, Cultúr, Ealaíona, Spórt agus Meáin agus Meastachán Athbhreithnithe 2024 dar luach €1.2 billiún san iomlán do Vóta 33 do Réimsí Clár A, B, D agus E á bhreithniú. Tá áthas orm sonraí a sholáthar maidir leis na bearta...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Revised) (8 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: First, we are missing some members from the board of Tourism Ireland. I am looking forward to having these places filled because they have to be nominated by the Northern Ireland executive. Additionally, our proposed new chair of the organisation, Alice Mansergh, still remains as chair-designate. We look forward to her taking up the role fully. Obviously, though, there are great benefits...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Revised) (8 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: From our engagement with the sector and stakeholders pre-budget, the key issue was for tourism activities like adventure centres and experiences. I secured €10 million for a comprehensive programme of supports targeted at those downstream tourism businesses. My officials and Fáilte Ireland have engaged intensively on a scheme. I expect to conclude negotiations imminently as we...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Revised) (8 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: While elements of the hospitality sector are definitely part of the wider tourism ecosystem, I do not have responsibility for general hospitality or food services which are under the remit of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Coveney. That is why we have a joint tourism and hospitality forum. We met the stakeholders of that forum a fortnight ago. The real call we...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Revised) (8 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: I must check that detail. Can I get back to the Deputy on that?

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Revised) (8 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: Yes. On the short-term tourism letting legislation, there was a standstill period. It was originally due to end on 22 December 2023 but remains in place. My officials have continued to engage consistently with the EU Commission on that. We hope that there will be a positive response from the Commission shortly and then we will move as quickly as possible with the legislation. I am...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Revised) (8 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: I can confirm for Deputy Mythen that the Brexit adjustment fund provided €7.75 million in 2023.

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Revised) (8 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: Yes.

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Revised) (8 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: No, I just had a shortfall-----

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Revised) (8 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: I will get the exact number on that for the Deputy.