Joe O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

The Minister and her Department are currently examining the supports that were in place and have been engaging with stakeholders to determine what would work best to support the live entertainment industry going forward. She hopes to make an announcement on what schemes will be made available very soon and this will include a review of the pantomime scheme. I know the she will be as flexible and responsive as possible in supports for the sector. I particularly take the Senators' point regarding amateur, community and semi-professional groups and non-profit organisations. I have a particular interest in the area. The previous schemes that have been run through local authorities are, perhaps, a good way to approach that. I will bring that specific issue back to the Minister today, as well as the Senators' points in respect of the strand 2 supports.