Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 March 2021
66. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the date on which the live performance support scheme will open for 2021; the amount available under the fund for 2021; and her plans to increase the amount that was available in 2020. [12389/21]
View answerAn allocation of €50 million was made in Budget 2021 for the live performance sector. It is envisaged that the rollout of this funding would include measures such as a grant scheme along the lines of the pilot Live Performance Support Scheme.
Officials in my Department have gained valuable insights from this scheme and will apply these learnings when allocating funding this year. Other measures are also under consideration including those which have emerged from engagement with the sector and with stakeholders. This engagement is ongoing and further details and decisions will be announced shortly.
