Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 December 2020
257. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if and the way in which funding awarded will be affected if artists do not complete activity under the song-writing or recording schemes by 23 December 2020. [43499/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraLevel 5 restrictions were introduced post the launch of the Music Industry Stimulus Package, which resulted in limited access to recording studios and production facilities.
As this was a matter beyond the control of the applicants, it was agreed to allow successful applicants until March 2021 to complete the work for which funding has been awarded. It is a condition that work must be planned and facilities booked before December 23rd.
Applicants who have not completed their work by March 2021 will be required to reimburse any funds already paid to them. Advance payments are capped at 50% of the award.
