Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 December 2020

Wednesday, 2 December 2020

Questions (61)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

61. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her plans to run a further fund similar in scope to the music industry stimulus package from the €50 million fund for the non-funded live entertainment sector arising from budget 2021; if she will use the same bodies involved in awarding monies of the stimulus package; if she will alter the manner in which applications are deemed successful and the parameters used to assess who can apply and the amount; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40631/20]

Written answers

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media

The response to the Music Industry Stimulus Package was far in excess of what was anticipated, which reflects both the strength of the music industry in Ireland as well as the current need for support in the absence of live performance income. Before advancing the planning of a further Music Industry Stimulus Package for 2021, an assessment will be carried on the operation of this year's pilot schemes to inform how best to support the music industry in 2021 and beyond.