Questions

76. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport whether a cross-departmental approach is being taken with the Department of Transport to address rural late-night transport as part of the night-time economy; and if he will outline any forthcoming initiatives or timelines. [2699/26]

486. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to outline progress on developing the night-time economy, including his views on reforming licensing laws; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73333/25]

487. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the measures currently in place, and the measures that are being planned, to encourage philanthropic donations to arts, cultural, community and sporting organisations at local or national level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73334/25]

473. Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the way in which his Department plans to support Dublin City Council’s passed motion to seek UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage designation for the culture of The Liberties, Dublin 8, to hold and protect the characteristics and memories of our city’s working-class traditions in addition to our industrial, historical and social heritage…

33. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport that funding will be made available in 2026 to enhance and develop community sports, arts, and cultural facilities in rural towns and villages across Cork northwest, particularly where existing amenities, such as community halls and playing fields, need upgrading; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63982/25]

34. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the plans which exist to develop creative-industry employment in Roscommon and Galway, such as film, animation, design, and digital content creation, in line with regional development goals; and whether new supports will be provided to encourage young creatives to remain in the region. [64505/25]

42. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport for inclusion of Macroom, County Cork in further roll-out or expansion of the Night-Time Economy Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64350/25]

54. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will support the creation of a youth culture pass, similar to the KulturPass in Germany, for 18-year-olds in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64568/25]

576. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to provide an update on plans to introduce a youth culture card as provided for in the Programme for Government. [61833/25]

8. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport for an update on his Department’s engagement with Galway City Council regarding the next steps for the Pálás cinema in Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52575/25]

11. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the engagement he has had with museums, universities, institutes, and archives in other countries regarding the restitution and repatriation of cultural heritage; his engagement with the advisory committee on the restitution and repatriation of cultural heritage; whether a national strategy is in place; and if he will make a state…

39. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport for an update on the progress of the night-time economy policy, including the opening of new night-time cultural venues; and the supports available to workers in the sector. [52507/25]

66. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will outline the steps his Department is taking, in conjunction with the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, to support the reactivation of the nightclub sector; if he will address the sharp decline in the number of operating nightclubs from 522 in 2000 to just 83 today; if he will consider measures around licens…

68. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport for an update on the work of the night-time economy adviser; if consideration is being given to expanding the role or appointing regional night-time economy co-ordinators; the means by which the Department intends to support the development of a vibrant and safe night-time economy nationwide; if he will indicate a timeline for when …

1349. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to outline his plans for the expansion of the night-time economy action plan outside of Cork city, to include rural towns and villages in Cork county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42273/25]

1373. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the status of plans to introduce a culture card for 16- and 17-year-olds; the intended eligibility, value and distribution model; whether pilot schemes will be run through schools or youth services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43397/25]

233. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport what funding is available to marching bands in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38416/25]

135. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport his plans to invest in cultural infrastructure in rural counties such as County Laois (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34380/25]

153. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the reason for the €10.9 million underspend on subhead B7 ‘Cultural infrastructure and development’ projects in 2023; the details of all large-scale culture infrastructure and development projects that have not been progressed; the reasons therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34913/25]

164. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport his views on expanding existing supports for community groups to put on cultural events, including exhibitions and concerts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33620/25]

191. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport his views on the Programme for Government commitment to examine the introduction of youth culture pass; if there is any progress on its implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34977/25]