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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council (18 Apr 2023)

Catherine Martin: Over 9,000 people applied for the Basic Income for the Arts Pilot Scheme (BIA) last year, of which, just over 8,200 were deemed eligible. As the scheme is a pilot it is operating with funding for a maximum of 2,000 recipients of BIA and, 1,000 Control Group members who will receive a payment of €325 per year to participate in the research. Recipients were chosen through an...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (18 Apr 2023)

Catherine Martin: My 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, as well as certain other bodies. The Department and both tourism agencies will continue to foster north-south co-operation to enhance an all-island tourism offering and grow...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (18 Apr 2023)

Catherine Martin: While I have no statutory function in relation to the matter raised by the Deputy, I would encourage the companies concerned to ensure that the costs incurred by those attending sporting, music or other cultural events are minimised to the greatest extent possible in the context of its commercial event pricing strategies. These events invariably provide memorable experiences that are much...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Revenue (18 Apr 2023)

Catherine Martin: On 7 December 2022 the Government approved the priority drafting of the Registration of Short-Term Tourist Letting Bill and publication of the General Scheme of the Bill which provides for the registration of short-term tourist lettings with Fáilte Ireland in line with the commitment under Housing for All, the Government's housing policy. The General Scheme of the Bill is currently...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff (18 Apr 2023)

Catherine Martin: I am advised that the number of staff in my Department currently on sick leave is 16 and none of these staff have reported stress leave as the nature of their illness. My Department was established following a transfer of functions in September 2020 and the information provided in tabular form below sets out the number of staff from Q4 2020 to date who took stress or sick leave: ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff (18 Apr 2023)

Catherine Martin: I am advised that since the formation of this Department in September 2020, no allegations of bullying have been made by departmental staff against departmental staff to date in 2023. Complaints regarding bullying, harassment or sexual harassment are extremely serious, and it is policy that these are treated as such by Management. I am assured that the Civil Service Dignity at Work...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff (18 Apr 2023)

Catherine Martin: I am advised that since the formation of this Department in September 2020, no Departmental staff have been dismissed from September 2020 to date in 2023.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Enterprise Policy (18 Apr 2023)

Catherine Martin: In December 2022 the Government extended the Creative Ireland Programme. For the period 2023-2027, the programme will focus on five areas: Creative Youth; Creative Communities; Creative Industries; Creative Health and Well-being; and Creative Climate Action and Sustainability. The “Creative Industries Framework” referred to in the WDC report is the Roadmap for the Digital...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourist Accommodation (30 Mar 2023)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 141 to 144, inclusive, and 146 together. On 7 December 2022 the Government approved the priority drafting of the Registration of Short-Term Tourist Letting Bill and publication of the General Scheme of the Bill which provides for the registration of short-term tourist lettings with Fáilte Ireland in line with the commitment under Housing for All,the...

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

Catherine Martin: Throughout the past two and a half years, this coalition Government has faced a confluence of crises and challenges never seen before. They included a pandemic that closed the country down, a cost-of-living crisis fuelled by inflation and a war on the footsteps of our Continent that threatens world peace. At each juncture, the Government has not been found wanting in responding to the needs...

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

Catherine Martin: I have full confidence in the Government. Its work must be allowed to continue. Tá mo thacaíocht agus mo mhuinín ag an Rialtas.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourist Accommodation (29 Mar 2023)

Catherine Martin: As the Deputy may be aware, the Lough Derg Visitor Experience Development Plan 2020-2024 is an integrated approach to destination development in the region including accommodation. The cross-agency approach to co-ordinated investment in the area has positioned the Lough Derg region to fulfil a key role in the Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands national brand experience. At a national level,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Official Travel (28 Mar 2023)

Catherine Martin: The information requested by the Deputy in respect of travel costs to date relating to St Patrick's Day is set out in the table below. The Deputy may wish to note that not all costs have yet been finalised. Minister / Minister of State Country / State Visited Duration of Trip Travel Costs Accommodation Costs Number of Accompanying...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Policies (28 Mar 2023)

Catherine Martin: The Online Safety and Media Regulation Act was commenced on 15 March 2023 and marks the formal establishment of a new regulator, Coimisiún na Meán. The Act provides for a regulatory framework for online safety and An Coimisiún will enforce that framework, primarily through the making of binding online safety codes by an Online Safety Commissioner within An Coimisiún. ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Policies (28 Mar 2023)

Catherine Martin: The Online Safety and Media Regulation Act was commenced on 15 March 2023 and marks the formal establishment of a new regulator, Coimisiún na Meán. The Act provides for a regulatory framework for online safety and An Coimisiún will enforce that framework, primarily through the making of binding online safety codes by an Online Safety Commissioner within An Coimisiún. ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Advertising (28 Mar 2023)

Catherine Martin: As the Deputy is aware, my Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of developing national tourism policy and the tourism agencies, Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland, deal with the implementation of this policy. Tourism Ireland promotes the island of Ireland in more than 21 markets overseas as a compelling holiday destination, using the Ireland brand to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Legislative Measures (28 Mar 2023)

Catherine Martin: On 7 December 2022 the Government approved the priority drafting of the Registration of Short-Term Tourist Letting Bill and publication of the General Scheme of the Bill which provides for the registration of short-term tourist lettings with Fáilte Ireland in line with the commitment under Housing for All,the Government's housing policy. I subsequently wrote to the Chair of the Joint...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Promotion (28 Mar 2023)

Catherine Martin: As the Deputy is aware, my Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of developing national tourism policy and the tourism agencies, Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland, deal with the implementation of this policy. Tourism Ireland promotes the island of Ireland in more than 21 markets overseas as a compelling holiday destination, using the Ireland brand to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Official Engagements (28 Mar 2023)

Catherine Martin: A trade mission to Los Angeles and San Diego to promote the Irish screen industry took place earlier this month, together with Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Tourism Ireland, the I.D.A., and the Department of Foreign Affairs. This Trade mission was part of the Government’s St Patrick’s Day programme with the aim to build on the recent critical success for the Irish screen...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Social Media (23 Mar 2023)

Catherine Martin: As the Deputy will be aware my Department was established in its current configuration in September 2020. I am advised that all personnel are required to adhere to Departmental policies relevant to the use of the ICT infrastructure and social media on the Department’s IT networks. Furthermore, I am advised that no sanctions have been applied to officials of the Department from that...