546. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport regarding the basic income for artists scheme, if all those in receipt of this payment prior to Budget 2026 remain on the scheme; how this will be administered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55089/25]
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547. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the basic income for artists scheme, if an expansion of the scheme is under consideration now that the scheme has been given a more permanent footing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55090/25]
548. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport regarding the basic income for artists scheme, if the control group that had previously been given an annual payment of €650 instead of the weekly payment will be brought into the full benefits of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55091/25]
788. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the position regarding the creative schools arts initiative; if this will be expanded to include fee-paying schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11480/25]