Artists to get new weekly payment as part of Basic Income Guarantee Scheme in Budget 2022
SOME Irish artists are set to get a new weekly payment as part of a Basic Income Guarantee Scheme that will form part of Budget 2022.
The Irish Sun understands that funding has been set aside in the budget to run a pilot scheme that will guarantee artists and arts workers a weekly payment.
Officials were last night finalising details of how much artists will earn under the pilot scheme which is expected to run for three years.
It is hoped this scheme will enable artists to focus on their art as opposed to worrying about working in other sectors.
The Basic Income Guarantee Scheme was a key recommendation from an arts recovery taskforce that was put together to examine how to help the entertainment sector bounce back after the pandemic.
It’s expected that this scheme will start early in the new year.
The arts sector will also benefit from a €25million live entertainment fund in Budget 2022 which will support the venues and promoters put on gigs after the country reopens on October 22nd.
Arts, Sport and Tourism Minister Catherine Martin has also secured funding to equalise the expenses that are paid to GAA players.
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Currently female GAA players receive less expenses than their male counterparts however Minister Martin has negotiated funding to ensure equal payments across all players.
Yesterday we revealed how the Government is also planning a €100million rescue package for the tourism sector as part of the budget.
This money will be aimed at enticing international tourists back to Ireland after the pandemic and back up the hard hit sector with supports for festivals, nightlife and hospitality.