557. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware of concerns that existing licensing restrictions can limit access for persons under 18 to live music performances in licensed venues; and if he will examine options to facilitate attendance at such events, subject to appropriate safeguards. [72214/26]
Topics / Culture Policy
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsCulture Policy
59 questions from 37 TDs, between 5 February 2025 and 13 October 2026.
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558. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he has considered reviewing the current restrictions on persons aged 16 and 17 attending live music events held in licensed premises, including whether such attendance could be facilitated subject to appropriate safeguards preventing the sale or supply of alcohol to persons under 18 years. [72213/26]
463. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport If he will clarify whether books and purchases from local bookshops will be eligible under the proposed culture card scheme; if consideration has been given to the role of independent and local bookshops in supporting literacy, culture, community engagement and town centre vitality; and if he is aware of concerns within the booksell…
332. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to list which of the 36 actions remain outstanding from the Nighttime Economy Taskforce 2021. [66839/26]
359. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will, through the nighttime economy unit, commission a comprehensive assessment of the economic impact and value of Ireland’s night-time economy, to better understand its role and potential for growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52627/26]
370. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to outline all programmes available for artistic and cultural organisations to engage in North, South, East exchange or collaboration in joint activities or productions on this island. [53215/26]
372. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport his plans to support the night-time economy; the progress made to date; the timeline for implementations of all such measures in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53370/26]
375. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the key measures taken to support arts and culture since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53453/26]
94. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he is aware of the campaign to return the Mount Keefe Chalice currently held at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum to Cork; if he will make representations to support its return; if he has received, or when he expects to receive, the final report of the Advisory Committee on the Restitution and Repatriation of Cultural Heritage.…
96. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if research has been done or is planned on the promotion of the huge influence of Irish monks in Europe in the early medieval period and their huge role in spreading Christianity education and literacy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44535/26]
106. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to initiate a formal process to have the Galway Hooker boat recognised under Ireland’s framework for intangible cultural heritage in line with UNESCO’s Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44553/26]
107. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will direct the national cultural institutions not to facilitate events, exhibitions or performances which celebrate, or involve representatives of states accused of genocide and war crimes such as Israel, or who are involved with the military actions of such states. [43462/26]
1000. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will engage with both the Arts Council and Sport Ireland to develop a cross-institutional approach to ensure adequate funding and opportunities are available to Ireland’s dance community, in view of the activity falling under the remit of both public bodies. [43150/26]
17. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport for an update on the work of the Advisory Committee on the Restitution and Repatriation of Cultural Heritage, specifically on matters pertaining to items of Irish origin in international collections and how best to repatriate these, if necessary and when appropriate. [33098/26]
51. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to report on the work of the night-time economy advisor for Galway city. [33413/26]
53. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he plans to extend the new late-night transport pilot serving rural night-time economy locations to other towns and other counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32997/26]
60. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport for an update on the progress made on the Programme for Government commitment to examine the introduction of a culture card for 16 and 17-year-olds to access theatre, music and art events. [33000/26]
162. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will make a policy statement recognising the economic, societal and culture value of the pub to Ireland. [17317/26]
134. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the steps his Department is taking to update the codes of practice for live events, particularly live music events, to better facilitate live music performance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17202/26]
137. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will consider establishing and funding a dedicated Irish town of culture programme to support local creative initiatives and community-based cultural development in Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16277/26]
138. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the steps he will take to protect Dublin’s nighttime culture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16811/26]
597. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the role of his Department in supporting the implementation of objectives within a report (details supplied) relating to cultural investment and the development of cultural infrastructure in Dublin city; the funding streams or policy supports which are available to assist delivery of these objectives; and if he will make a statement o…
261. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if his Department has plans to re-open applications to the nighttime economy support scheme; if not, the reason that decision has been reached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8923/26]
243. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures that are in place to encourage a culture of angel investment in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7084/26]
188. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when the advisory committee on the restitution of cultural heritage last met; when it is expected to publish national guidelines; the requests, if any, that have been received by the national cultural institutions for the restitution of cultural heritage to other states; and the requests, if any, which have been made by him or his …