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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Equality Issues (12 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: The National Cultural Institutions (NCIs) are very active in relation to LGBTI+ initiatives, offering special access and tours for the LGBTI+ community and discussing LGBTI+ contexts as well as providing other opportunities for the general public to engage with LGBTI+ related arts and culture. For example, Chester Beatty is currently planning a school-related event for November as part...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Equality Issues (12 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: Each of the National Cultural Institutions (NCIs) is working well to contribute towards the better recognition and visibility of the LGBTI+ community in relation to Irish arts, culture and sport and that the history of the LGBTI+ movement is preserved. The consideration within the NCIs is ongoing and active with a view to innovation and the staff involved interact between institutions to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Equality Issues (12 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: Business to Arts is an independent organisation with a strong record of achievement in encouraging sponsorship and support from the business community for the arts. Their annual awards scheme seeks to highlight inspirational examples of creativity, artistic achievement, social inclusion and community benefits that are obtained with support from the business community. My Department...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (11 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: Neither I nor my Department have been involved in talks between the National College of Art and Design and the company referred to by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (11 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: The network of local and community museums is a very important element of the heritage and culture sector, interpreting many aspects of local history and providing access to the culture and traditions of life in Ireland. I am aware that the constraints on travel during the COVID pandemic and the more recent escalation of utility costs has brought unprecedented challenges to the continued...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff (11 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: There are four special advisers that work with Ministers or Ministers of State in my Department. The names and contact details for each are outlined in the table below: Name of Minister or Minister of State Name of Special Advisor Email Address Minister Catherine Martin Juno McEnroe Ministers.Office@tcagsm.gov.ie 23...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Television Licence Fee (11 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: The number of licences issued by An Post from January to June 2023 are set out in the table below. The evasion rate in 2021 was estimated at 13.7%, giving an overall compliance rate of 86.3% for that year. The estimate of the evasion rate for 2022 is currently being finalised by my Department based on new data from the Census 2022, the summary results of which were published by the Central...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Data (11 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: My Department in its current configuration was established in September 2020. I am advised there are no barter accounts operated by my Department. In relation to bodies under the aegis of my Department, these are operational matters for the bodies themselves and not something for which I have direct, day-to-day responsibility. For completeness however, I can advise the Deputy that TG4 has...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Raidió Teilifís Éireann (11 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: A trusted public service broadcaster is a vital part of our democracy. Given the recent failings of governance in RTÉ that have come to light, that trust must be restored. This can only be accomplished through a wide-ranging and comprehensive examination of RTÉ and by putting in place new ways of doing business to prevent their recurrence. On Tuesday last week, the Government agreed...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Raidió Teilifís Éireann (11 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: A trusted public service broadcaster is a vital part of our democracy. Given the recent governance failings in RTÉ that have come to light, that trust must be restored. This can only be accomplished through a wide-ranging and comprehensive examination of RTÉ and by putting in place new ways of doing business to prevent their recurrence . On Tuesday last week, the Government agreed...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Raidió Teilifís Éireann (11 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: On Tuesday last week, the Government approved proposals I brought forward to initiate a root and branch examination of RTÉ comprising two elements: an independent review to examine the governance structures and organisational culture of RTÉ overseen by an Expert Governance Advisory Committee; and,an independent review to examine the mechanisms by which external contractors are...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Brexit Supports (11 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: The European Commission’s Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) fund aims to provide financial support to the Member States, regions and sectors most affected by Brexit in order to deal with the adverse economic, social, territorial and, where appropriate, environmental consequences. Ireland, as the Member State most affected, has received a significant allocation of over €1 billion,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Websites (6 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: I am advised that since the current formation of my Department in June 2020, there has been no untimely expiration of SSL Certificates of publicly accessible websites under the direct remit of the Department.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (6 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: There are capital schemes administered by my Department for arts and culture projects that provide capital funding aimed at enhancing and maintaining our arts and culture infrastructure. These include allocations for projects involving artist's studios and creative spaces, sustainable practices and disability access. I understand that the organisation referred to by the Deputy is...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council (6 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: As Minister, I have allocated €130m to the Arts Council in 2023. Decisions on the allocation of all of that funding is a matter for the Board of the Arts Council. Furthermore, I am statutorily precluded under Section 24 (2) of the Arts Act 2003 from having any input into decisions around the allocation of that funding. The Arts Council provides programming and revenue supports for a...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Raidió Teilifís Éireann (6 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: The disclosures of the last few weeks concerning Governance issues at RTÉ have been shocking and it is essential to restore trust in RTÉ. The details of the barter account are a matter for RTÉ in the first instance and I have repeatedly stated both publicly and in meetings with RTÉ that there is a need for full disclosure and transparency in this regard. I expect...

Seanad: Broadcasting (Restriction of Salaries) Bill 2023: Second Stage (5 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: Cuirim fáilte roimh an deis seo labhairt le Seanad Éireann ar an mBille seo. I dtosach baire ba mhaith liorn aitheantas a thabhairt don méid oibre atá déanta ag an Seanadóir Mullen ar an mBille. I welcome the opportunity to speak to Seanad Éireann on this Bill. I wish to begin by acknowledging the work that Senator Mullen has done on it. Before...

Seanad: Broadcasting (Restriction of Salaries) Bill 2023: Second Stage (5 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: I think I am okay. As I said yesterday, a remuneration may well be considered within the scope of the review of contractor fees, HR and other matters. The terms of reference of this review are to examine oversight and mechanisms by which RTÉ engages presenters and contractors. This includes fees, the use of agents, the impact and costs borne by RTÉ and the governance of same....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: State Bodies (5 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: The name, function, establishment date and the salary of each of the CEOs of all bodies under the aegis of my Department (other than RTÉ and TG4) are detailed in the table below. State Bodies Function Year Established Salary of C.E.O. Arts Council Statutory body with responsibility for delivering primary support for the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Equipment (5 Jul 2023)

Catherine Martin: Since the formation of my Department in its current configuration in June 2020 there have not been any instances of unlicensed and/or lapsed licensed software being installed for use within the Department.