Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 December 2020
249. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of applicants that submitted applications for funding under the music industry support package schemes; the number that were successful and unsuccessful, respectively; the criteria by which their success or lack of success was determined; and if unsuccessful applicants have been informed as to the reason they were not successful. [43491/20]
View answerThe table below illustrates the number of applications received for each scheme and the number of successful applicants.
|
Scheme |
Received |
Eligible |
Funded |
|
Songwriting |
176 |
143 |
77 |
|
Recording |
1431 |
1397 |
184 |
|
Album Release |
189 |
152 |
56 |
All applications were assessed against published criteria:
a. artistic merit which focuses on the applicant’s previous practice as well as on the viability of the Songwriting Camp/Proposed Recording/Release-ready album
b. how well they meet the objectives of the relevant Stimulus Fund Scheme
c. feasibility of the proposal, which considers the extent to which the applicant demonstrates capacity to deliver the proposed activity
d. track record which the applicant demonstrates through the CV(s) and other supporting material submitted
All unsuccessful applicants were informed of the outcome of their applications and I understand that requests to FMC for feedback are being replied to on an individual basis.
