Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 March 2022
310. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the total spend of the €20 million allocated to the live performance support scheme 3 to support events planned for December 2021 and January 2022; and the amount of the allocation that was not spent. [10990/22]
View answer313. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the reason artists, performers and producers are still waiting for funding secured under live performance support scheme 3 to reach them; and when they will receive this vital funding. [10993/22]
View answer318. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if he will provide an update on the roll-out of the live performance support scheme 3, including the amount of funding allocated as of 21 February 2022; and the timeline for the distribution of remaining funding. [11118/22]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 310, 313 and 318 together.
As part of the €50 million suite of supports announced for live performance sector in 2022, the Live Performance Support Scheme Phase 3 (LPSS3) opened for applications on December 20th. This scheme is to support events which were due to be staged in December 2021 and January 2022 and had to be curtailed, cancelled or rescheduled due to the restrictions on audience capacity at live performances at 50% and a closing time of 8pm. LPSS 3 was open for applications from established producers, promoters and venues, including nightclubs that produce live performances.
LPSS3 closed for applications on 19th January with a total of 128 applications submitted. Applications continue to be assessed. To date over €6.1 million has been offered in grants to successful applicants. The payments process for this scheme has also commenced, and payments are being made as a matter of priority where complete documentation has been submitted by the applicants.
