Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 May 2021
107. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the progress to date in determining eligibility for the live performance support scheme in the case of a company (details supplied); when a decision is likely to issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24859/21]
View answerThe Live Performance Support Scheme 2021 (LPSS 2021) was launched to assist in the employment of artists, performers, technicians, support staff and musicians of all genres in the commercial live performance sector by promoters, producers and venues. By the closing date of 14 April 2021, 400 applications were received seeking grants of €80 million. Given the available funding of €25 million, it will not be possible to award grants to everyone who applied. As a result, the LPSS 2021 is a competitive scheme.
I recognise the enormous work and effort that went into all applications by the hundreds of producers, promoters and venues that have applied and my Department will ensure that all proposals received from all applicants, including the company referred to by the Deputy, will be examined and assessed with due care and consideration and .
It is Departmental policy to ensure that every application is treated fairly and impartially and is given an equal chance of success. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application at the same time.
