Results 161-180 of 10,459 for speaker:Patrick O'Donovan

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Social Media (6 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: There is now a significant body of legislation providing the foundation for Ireland’s online safety framework, including the regulation of social media.Coimisiún na Meán, as Ireland’s new online safety and media regulator, is at the heart of that framework. It was established under the Online Safety and Media Regulation (OSMR) Act, one of three main elements of the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Scéimeanna Rannacha (6 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: Tháinig deireadh le Scéim Labhairt na Gaeilge in 2011. Faoin scéim seo, d’íoctaí deontas, arbh fhiú suas le €260 in aghaidh na bliana le teaghlaigh cháilithe Ghaeltachta a bhí in ann a léiriú don Roinn gurbh í an Ghaeilge príomhtheanga labhartha bhunadh an tí acu. Sa scoilbhliain deireadh dá riar 2010/2011, ba...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Foras na Gaeilge (6 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: Foras na Gaeilge is part of the North South Language Body, which was established as one of the north-south implementation structures under the British-Irish Agreement Act 1999. Budgets for the North South Institutions, including An Foras Teanga, are approved by the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC). Seventy-five per cent (75%) of the budget is provided by my Department to Foras na...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (6 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: My Department has no function in relation to the installation of information signage on approach to towns and villages, however, Fáilte Ireland do play a wider role part in assisting tourists in orientation and wayfinding. In that regard, I have asked Fáilte Ireland to reply directly to the Deputy outlining the role they play. If the Deputy does not hear from the agency within...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (6 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: As outlined in the Programme for Government, the Government believes that culture and the arts are essential to a well-rounded society, providing opportunities for education, expression and community engagement. Ireland is world renowned for our rich, diverse and vibrant arts sector. As part of the Programme, the Government has committed to examining the feasibility of a minor capital works...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (6 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: Ag croílár iarrachtaí mo Roinne sa bhogadh i dtreo seirbhís phoiblí dhátheangach, tá feidhmiú iomlán agus rathúil Achtanna na dTeangacha Oifigiúla. Tá an obair faoi na hAchtanna criticiúil ó thaobh an Ghaeilge a neadú isteach mar chuid lárnach de sholáthar seirbhísí poiblí na tíre seo agus...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council (6 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: Following on from receipt of the 2023 Arts Council Annual Report, the Secretary General of the Department initiated a thorough examination into the failed ICT project last July. The Report on the Examination of the Arts Council Business Transformation Project was released last month and sets out the evolution of the project, including engagement with my Department and other agencies, as well...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council (6 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: As outlined in the Programme for Government, this Government believes that culture and the arts are essential to a well-rounded society, providing opportunities for education, expression and community engagement. Ireland is world renowned for our rich, diverse and vibrant arts sector. As a reflection of that commitment, funding for the Arts Council has increased by 75% in recent years to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (6 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national tourism policy and implementation of that policy is a matter for the tourism agencies, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland. 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....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Projects (6 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: Ar mhaithe le cur tuilleadh le forbairt cheantar Chois Fharraige – ar leas na Gaeilge agus gheilleagar an cheantair trí chéile - tá forbairt Ionaid Oideachais agus Óige in Indreabhán ar cheann de na tosaíochtaí straitéiseacha atá ag an Roinn, i gcomhar le hÚdarás na Gaeltachta. Séard atá beartaithe a dhéanamh...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (6 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national tourism policy and implementation of that policy is a matter for the tourism agencies, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland. 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....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (6 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: It is vitally important that Ireland maintains its reputation as a value for money destination and that the industry protects the value for money proposition, to ensure that our high quality reputation is maintained, and that new and repeat visitors continue to come here. It is recognised that businesses, including hotels and others within tourism, continue to face cost pressures, due to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Labour Market (6 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: This Government is am acutely aware of the importance of the tourism sector as a key economic driver and employer in our country. Although the challenges that were present in the industry in 2022 are still present to some degree, in just two years significant progress has been made through the efforts of businesses, the sector and Government. My colleague, Minister Peter Burke TD, in light of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Inquiries (6 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: The General Scheme of the Registration of Short Term Tourist Letting Bill was approved by Government and published on 7 December 2022. This bill provided for the establishment of regulatory controls including the establishment of a register for all Short Term Letting (STL) properties. Following a legally required notification of the General Scheme to the European Commission under the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Statutory Instruments (6 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: It is envisaged that the following Statutory Instruments will be brought forward by my Department and signed during the first six months of 2025: European Union Media Freedom Act Regulations 2025. The European Union Media Freedom Act Regulations 2025 were signed on 6 February 2025. These Regulations give effect to certain provisions of the European Media Freedom Act, specifically in...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (6 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Programme for Government commits to assessing the Basic Income for Artists pilot research scheme to maximise its impact. The Basic Income for the Arts pilot research scheme will conclude in August 2025 and the data from the pilot will feed into Government consideration of the next steps. Recipients have been receiving payment and responding to surveys under the scheme since August 2022. ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inniúlacht sa Ghaeilge sa Státseirbhís (5 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: Tá 491 ball foirne fostaithe san Roinn seo faoi láthair, a bhfuil 74 bhall foirne acu sin i bpostanna ainmnithe Gaeilge nó i bpostanna a bhfuil inniúlacht sa Ghaeilge de dhíth ina leith. Tá 16 bhall foirne eile a sannadh ó phainéil Ghaeilge trí PoistPhoiblí.ie agus trí shoghluaisteacht státseirbhíse ar aonaid ghnó in...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Legislative Programme (5 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: The following draft legislation under my Department arises from EU legislation: Short Term Letting and Tourism Bill The proposed Short Term Letting and Tourism (STLT) Bill will provide the statutory basis for the establishment of a register for Short Term Lets in Ireland and for the implementation of the new EU Short Term Rental (STR) Regulation which was adopted by the EU on 11 April...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Promotion (5 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national tourism policy and implementation of that policy is a matter for the tourism agencies, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland. 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....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (4 Mar 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Programme for Government includes a commitment to mark the 250th Anniversary of the birth of Daniel O’Connell on 6 August 2025. My Department through its Commemorations Unit provides a supportive and facilitative approach for key stakeholders and project partners to develop commemorative events and initiatives. My Department is at present actively engaging with key...