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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Online Safety (9 Mar 2023)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 199, 200 and 202 together. In the first instance, it must be stated that so-called conversion therapy is an abhorrent practice which either seeks to deny the existence of sexual and gender identities as genuine identities or to reframe these benign aspects of the human experience as something needing correction. The Programme for Government commits to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Online Safety (9 Mar 2023)

Catherine Martin: On 17 January, I announced my intention to appoint Niamh Hodnett as Online Safety Commissioner of Coimisiún na Meán, following a recommendation from the Public Appointments Service. On 13 February, the Online Safety Commissioner took up post on an administrative basis and has, since that time, been temporarily based in the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI), which will be...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Properties (9 Mar 2023)

Catherine Martin: In general, matters relating to property for my Department are the responsibility of the Office of Public Works as my Department does not own any properties. I am advised that neither my Department or the agencies under its remit own or have control of any vacant habitable or derelict residential dwellings

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Policies (7 Mar 2023)

Catherine Martin: My Department remains committed to meeting its public sector duty obligations under Section 42 of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014. As the Deputy will be aware the drafting of legislation is undertaken with the support and advice of the Office of Parliamentary Counsel and followed accordingly by my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Organisations (1 Mar 2023)

Catherine Martin: Ireland is honoured to have Hurling inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Inscription on the Representative List raises awareness of the diversity of the world’s intangible cultural heritage and highlights the importance of safeguarding measures to protect and promote the cultural heritage practices inscribed. In this regard,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Capital Expenditure Programme (1 Mar 2023)

Catherine Martin: My Department has funded a number of capital projects in Westmeath in the period in question. Typically, these are grant aided projects as opposed to those undertaken directly by the Department. Expenditure on cultural projects in Westmeath through grants provided by this Department can be found at the following link for the years 2020 and 2021. Expenditure for 2022 will be published in...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Museum Projects (28 Feb 2023)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 251 and 252 together. I recently gave my approval for the National Museum of Ireland (NMI) to proceed to the design phase for the redevelopment of the Natural History Museum. This important capital investment will restore the building fabric of this cherished historic building, address long-standing accessibility issues and enhance visitor experience,...

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

Catherine Martin: My Department in its current configuration was established in September 2020. I wish to advise the Deputy that no funding was provided by my Department to this organisation in the period since then.

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

Catherine Martin: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table below. Programme Name Name of Personality Name of Campaign Date of campaign from January 2021 – to date Fee for Personality Key performance indicators for Personality’s use in respect of their engagement National Archives Michael Portillo ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Public Procurement Contracts (28 Feb 2023)

Catherine Martin: My Department in its current configuration was established in September 2020. I wish to advise the Deputy that of the companies named, the following contracts only were awarded in the period since then: Company Name Purpose & description of contract(s) Year Duration of contract Initial value of contract Total Amount Paid ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Public Procurement Contracts (28 Feb 2023)

Catherine Martin: My Department in its current configuration was established in September 2020. Procurement within the bodies under the aegis of my Department is a day-to-day operational matter for the bodies themselves. I wish to advise the Deputy that of the company named, the following contracts only were awarded by my Department  in 2020, 2021 and 2022. Year Organisation ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Projects (23 Feb 2023)

Catherine Martin: The details of the current live studies, reviews and research projects undertaken or commissioned by my Department, and the date by which each is scheduled to be completed, are listed below in tabular form. Studies, reviews and research Detail Completion Date Focused Policy Assessment: Examining the Impact of the Sports Capital and Equipment...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Staff (22 Feb 2023)

Catherine Martin: The details of staff turnover for this Department for the years 2020, 2021 and 2022, and the percentage of total staff represented in each category, is set out in tabular form below. The 2020 details provided are those available since the formation of this Department in September 2020. - 2020 2021 2022 Category Staff Turnover ...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Appointments to State Boards (22 Feb 2023)

Catherine Martin: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department was established in its current configuration on 27 June 2020 following the General Election of that year. Details of appointments to State Boards of public bodies under the aegis of my Department are published on the StateBoards.ie website. Details in relation to the composition of Boards, as well as in relation to other high-level appointments to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Lobbying Reform (22 Feb 2023)

Catherine Martin: I can confirm to the Deputy that no senior staff members of my Department are on boards of bodies registered for lobbying purposes under the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015, or on the board of bodies that have had to disclose that they are engaged in lobbying State authorities. With regard to State bodies under the aegis of my Department, I am aware that six senior staff members of State...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Online Safety (22 Feb 2023)

Catherine Martin: Matters relating to data protection and the disclosure of personal data without authority are set out in Data Protection Act 2018, which is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Justice. As regards types of cyber-abuse which do not relate to the protection of personal data, the Online Safety and Media Regulation (OSMR) Act 2022 will address certain forms of harmful online content. The...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Online Safety (22 Feb 2023)

Catherine Martin: The Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022, which was signed into law on 10 December 2022, will establish a multi-person media commission (to be known as Coimisiún na Meán) including an Online Safety Commissioner, dissolve the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, establish regulatory frameworks for online safety and the regulation of audiovisual media services, and transpose the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Arts Policy (22 Feb 2023)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 125 and 126 together. As Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, I allocate funding to the Arts Council. Under the Arts Act 2003, the Arts Council has primary responsibility for the development of the arts in Ireland.The Council works under its 10 year Strategy to address its statutory remit through a policy-driven focus on...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Tourism Industry (22 Feb 2023)

Catherine Martin: The latest research by Fáilte Ireland shows that while recruitment is still a significant challenge for tourism businesses, the situation is improving and employers are making positive strides. The number of vacancies across the industry has fallen, from circa 40,000 at the start of 2022 to around 22,000 today. Overall, positions have become less difficult to fill while staff retention...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Tourism Policy (22 Feb 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 have since written to the Chair of the Joint...