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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Television Licence Fee (15 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: Public service media is critical to a well-functioning democracy, but is also essential for cultural development, social cohesion and wellbeing. As such it requires a funding model that provides certainty, is sustainable and importantly protects the independence of media providers. Such funding is not only vital for our public service broadcasters TG4 and RTÉ, but also for the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Broadcasting Sector (15 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: The media sector, and public service media in particular, plays a vital role in our society, supporting cultural development, societal well-being, and the functioning of our democracy. As such it is important that is supported by a sustainable funding model. The Future of Media Commission had recommended Exchequer funding. Government decided instead to establish a Technical Working Group in...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Media Sector (15 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: My engagement with An Coimisiún is framed by the overall legislation, the Broadcasting and Other Media Regulation Acts 2009 and 2022 (BOMRA), which sets out that Coimisiún na Meán is independent in the exercise of its functions. I commenced the Online Safety and Media Regulation Act (part of BOMRA) on 15 March 2023 and thereby formally established Coimisiún na...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Television Licence Fee (15 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: The statutory basis for the current TV licence system is provided for under Part 9 of the Broadcasting Act 2009. The legislation also provides for An Post acting as the statutory issuing agent for licence fee collection. The total reduction in revenue generated by TV licence sales between 1st July 2023 and 31st January 2024, when compared to the corresponding period of 1st July 2022 to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Funding (15 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. The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland and I have accordingly referred the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (15 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: Under the Arts Act 2003, the Arts Council has primary responsibility for the development of the arts in Ireland, specifically including the traditional arts.The Arts Council's commitment to the traditional arts is provided for in its 10-years investment Strategy - Making Great Art Work.The Arts Council offers a range of financial supports for festivals. The Council provides financial support...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourist Accommodation (15 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: I am advised that Fáilte Ireland has completed a number of Accommodation Audits to establish a baseline on existing tourism accommodation capacity for local authorities in each destination and region. This includes a quality and gap analysis for additional accommodation development on a county-by-county basis along with the projected accommodation requirements. Additional capacity...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (15 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: Last Thursday, a stakeholder forum was held in Dublin and attended by representative bodies of all parts of the Irish audiovisual industry. While there was a small number of presentations on elements of Section 481 requirements, the entire focus of the day was on ensuring that everyone attending from the industry was given ample opportunity to voice their opinions. Because of the large...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (15 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: Last Thursday, a stakeholder forum was held in Dublin and attended by representative bodies of all parts of the Irish audiovisual industry. While there was a small number of presentations on elements of Section 481 requirements, the entire focus of the day was on ensuring that everyone attending from the industry was given ample opportunity to voice their opinions. Because of the large...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Business Supports (15 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. In Budget 2024 I secured funding of €218 million to continue the support for tourism development at home and amongst overseas visitors;...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourist Accommodation (15 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: I am advised that Fáilte Ireland has completed a number of Accommodation Audits to establish a baseline on existing tourism accommodation capacity for local authorities in each destination and region. This includes a quality and gap analysis for additional accommodation development on a county-by-county basis along with the projected accommodation requirements. Additional capacity...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Policies (15 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: The National Well-being Framework is an important tool for improving our understanding of how people’s quality of life is changing across a number of varied dimensions. The Department of the Taoiseach, which has responsibility for the National Framework in conjunction with the Central Statistics Office, has chosen a rich set of indicators for the national well-being dashboard, that...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Television Licence Fee (15 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: Public service media is critical to a well-functioning democracy, as well as for our cultural development, social cohesion and wellbeing. As such it requires a funding model that provides certainty, is sustainable and importantly protects the independence of media providers. Successive Governments have failed to address this issue, however, this Government is committed to bringing...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (15 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. In this regard, Fáilte Ireland is working with Cork County Council, the Office of Public Works, Údarás na Gaeltachta, Local...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Television Licence Fee (15 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: Public service media is critical to a well-functioning democracy, as well as for our cultural development, social cohesion and wellbeing. As such it requires a funding model that provides certainty, is sustainable and importantly protects the independence of media providers. Successive Governments have failed to address this issue, however, this Government is committed to bringing...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Broadcasting Sector (15 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: Firstly, I wish to acknowledge the important role that the community radio sector plays within the overall media landscape, and I commend these stations as they fulfil a vital role in community engagement, cohesion, and in the promotion of social inclusion in our communities large and small. Funding for the sector is not administered by my Department but rather by Coimisiún na...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Legislative Programme (15 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: In respect of the current legislative programme, my Department is currently progressing the Registration of Short- Term Tourist Letting Bill and the Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill. Registration of Short- Term Tourist Letting Bill The Registration of Short Term Tourist Letting Bill 2024 provides for new regulatory controls requiring short-term and holiday lets to register with...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Schemes (15 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. The matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred this question to that agency for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Television Licence Fee (15 Feb 2024)

Catherine Martin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 214 and 215 together. Public Service Media plays a vital role in our democracy and our society as a whole. It is therefore essential, as I have always maintained, that households continue to purchase a TV licence and contribute towards funding quality public service media. The total number of TV Licences purchased, and the total revenues collected from these...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Television Licence Fee (15 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...

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