Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 April 2021
610. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the current number of live studies, reviews and research undertaken or commissioned by her; and the date by which each study, review and research is scheduled to be completed in tabular form. [18340/21]
View answerThe information requested by the Deputy in respect of those live studies, reviews and research projects currently underway or commissioned by my Department is set out in the table following:
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Title, Research Body and Date commenced |
Details of Study / Review / Research |
Completion Date |
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EPIC-MUSS DCU School of Arts Education and Movement. Commenced October 2018 |
The purpose of this study is to explore the processes of creative and inclusive music making within a wide geographical spread of primary and post primary schools that have created showcase performances of their musical endeavours. |
Completion date May 2021 |
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National Survey of children, their parents and adults regarding online safety. Ipsos - MRBI Commenced September 2019 |
The objectives of the new primary research are: a. To describe the demographic profile of internet users in Ireland, b. To determine how internet users in Ireland (adults, children and parents) use and access the internet and their digital skills, c. To estimate the prevalence of online risks and abuse experienced by internet users, d. To identify opportunities and benefits obtained through the use of the internet, e.To identify the safety practices of adults and children when using the internet, and, f. To identify how parents mediate in the use of the internet by their children. This piece of research was commissioned by the Department on behalf of the National Advisory Council for Online Safety (NACOS). The terms of reference of the Council include, among other things, the provision of advice to Government on online safety issues and reviewing national and international research and disseminating key findings to Government, stakeholders and the wider public. |
Completed December 2020 The National Advisory Council for Online Safety will consider this research and findings are expected to be published in Q2 2021. |
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Participation in social and creative activities in Ireland among adults aged 50 and over and the effects of this on health and wellbeing. The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) at TCD; Commenced September 2020 |
COVID-19 has magnified the health and wellbeing of older people in society and highlighted potential for research on the impacts on wellbeing. This Fellowship aims to determine participation in social and creative activities among adults aged 50 and over and the effects on health and wellbeing. |
September 2021 |
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Inclusion and engagement of Children of Muslim background in creative activities in Ireland. UCD Commenced March 2021 |
Exploring its relevance, describing hurdles and barriers, identifying national and international best practices and experience in mitigating them. |
December 2021 |
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Creative Capacity in Ireland: Working towards Wellbeing. Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. Commenced March 2021 |
This project will examine international research to better understand what impact creative activity can have on wellbeing. It will seek out and celebrate best practice in this domain in Ireland and showcase what makes good projects work. It will also illuminate what impedes best practice in order to recommend structural and policy changes to enable more valuable practice and a greater range of work to emerge in this area. |
December 2021 |
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2020 Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) Customer Survey1 - 12 April 2021 |
The purpose of this survey is to measure the performance of the application process for the 2020 SCEP. |
Results will form part of a review of all aspects of the SCEP. |
