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Minister of State Jack Chambers - Budget 2023 Dáil Speech
Ó An Roinn Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán
Le: Jack Chambers
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Ó An Roinn Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán
Le: Jack Chambers
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A Cheann Chomhairle agus a Theachtaí,
I will be speaking this evening on behalf of myself and Minister Catherine Martin.
Tá an-áthas orm deis a bheith agam labhairt leis an Teach faoin €1.142bn (haon ponc haon ceathair dó biliún euro) don Roinn seo atá i Meastacháin Bhuiséid 2023 (fiche fiche trí), agus chun achoimre a thabhairt ar roinnt de na bearta a thacóidh le teacht aniar, forbairt agus fás na n-earnálacha a bhfuil freagracht orm astu.
Tá ról lárnach ag na hearnálacha a bhfreastalaíonn an Roinn seo orthu ar shaol laethúil agus ar thaipéis fhéiniúlacht na hÉireann. Bunaíonn comhlachtaí agus gníomhaíochtaí cultúir na hÉireann, cinn scríbe agus nithe is díol spéise turasóireachta na hÉireann, óstáin, tithe leapa is bricfeasta, tithe tábhairne agus bialanna, ócáidí spóirt agus lúthchleasaithe na hÉireann, ardchaighdeán ábhar meán cumarsáide na hÉireann, agus pobail Ghaeltachta na hÉireann na paraiméadair dúinn mar phobal coiteann, agus cuireann siad go suntasach lenár bhfolláine fhisiciúil agus mheabhrach.
As we recover from the pandemic, we face the challenges presented by the economic situation, climate change, and the war in the Ukraine. We look to these sectors to continue to reinforce our resilience and mental fortitude. But we must also ensure that these sectors continue to generate economic activity and contribute to the development and stability of the overall economy.
Total 2023 funding for the sectors supported by the Department is as follows:
Prior to the onset of Covid–19, the tourism industry generated revenue of almost €6 billion, supporting over 260,000 livelihoods equating to one in ten of all Irish jobs.
Irish tourism has had a strong year in 2022 but serious rebuilding lies ahead.
Therefore, our primary focus is now on the consolidation of this industry in a post-Covid environment, and the development and marketing of Ireland as a desirable and competitive destination for both overseas visitors and domestic tourists.
In relation to Arts and Culture we must remind ourselves of the context for the funding last year.
2022 was an unprecedented year for arts and culture against the backdrop of the pandemic and the extensive restrictions which were in place. Survival was the primary focus. Thankfully, this has all changed.
Against this context however, record levels of funding have been maintained with total funding for the Arts & Culture sector in 2023 amounting to €352.4m.
Funding for the Media and Broadcasting sector in 2023 will total €306.3m and represents an unprecedented and innovative package of supports right across the sector, from local newspapers to audiovisual media services and provides in particular for:
The recommendations of the Future of Media Commission are being implemented including:
In relation to the current cost of living challenges, I am particularly pleased that additional funding has also been provided in 2022 for the impact of increased energy bills on the not-for-profit and voluntary organisations. This is €60m across a number of sectors, including arts, sport, Gaeltacht and community organisations.
This includes €35m to help sports clubs and organisations all over the country with rising energy costs. This will help with floodlight costs, heating gyms and sports halls, and a range of other energy costs. Details are being finalised how the new support will operate and there will be engagement on this with the relevant sectors in the coming weeks.
Tá mé sásta méadú deich faoin gcéad (10%) ar mhaoiniú d’earnáil na Gaeltachta a thuairisciú, arb ionann an leithdháileadh iomlán do fiche fiche tré (2023) agus naocha ceathair ponca dó million euro (€94.2m).
Úsáidfear an maoiniú méadaithe seo chun na héachtaí a baineadh amach go dtí seo a d’eascair as cur chun feidhme Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), Fiche Fiche haon (2021), a fhorbairt tuilleadh agus béim a chur orthu agus chun pobail na Gaeltachta a fhorbairt agus a chothú.
Leis an maoiniú breise in 2023, déanfar foráil do na nithe seo a leanas:
I am also pleased to announce 2023 provision of €174.8m for Sports and Recreational services. This allocation will provide for measures such as:
• Additional Funding for Sport Ireland of €8m to support our High Performance sport system in the lead-in to the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games;
• As well as the ongoing implementation of key actions in the Sport Action, including completion of a National Swimming Strategy and the establishment of a dedicated coaching fund for National Governing Bodies of Sport
• We will enhance the roll out of ‘SportForAll’ initiatives so there are increased opportunities to play and participate for all people, regardless of age, ability or background.
• And we will also continue the development of the Sport Ireland Campus in Blanchardstown to deliver world class, state of the art sporting infrastructure and facilities for high performance athletes and the general public.
2023 funding for the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme stands at €34.5m, whilst funding for the Large Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund has been maintained at current levels to ensure that our sports infrastructure right across the country can continue to grow and develop to meet the ever increasing demand in this area.
Tá mé cinnte go dtosóimid an bhliain 2023 le fuinneamh, dóchas, agus saothar macánta nua a bheith againn, a bheidh neartaithe ag tionscal turasóireachta láidrithe, ag earnáil bheo ealaíon agus cultúir, ag earnáil spóirt lena gcuirtear le rath méadaithe idirnáisiúnta, ag timpeallacht ina leagtar béim ar rannpháirtíocht níos mó leis an nGaeilge, agus ag earnáil meán cumarsáide níos sábháilte agus níos dinimiciúla.
Go raibh maith agaibh.