Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 October 2026
300. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when applicants to the basic income for the arts scheme can expect to be notified of the outcome of the selection process; and when the first payments are expected to be made to successful applicants. [69487/26]
View answer301. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when applicants who applied for the basic income for the arts scheme can expect to be notified of the outcome of the selection process; and when the first payments are expected to reach successful applicants. [69486/26]
View answer303. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to outline when applicants to the basic income for the arts scheme can expect to be notified of the outcome of the selection process; when successful applicants are expected to receive their first payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69502/26]
View answer304. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh den Aire Cultúir, Cumarsáide agus Spóirt when applicants can expect to be notified of the outcome of the selection process for the new round of basic income for the arts scheme; and when the first payments are expected to reach successful applicants. [69498/26]
View answer305. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when applicants for the new basic income for the arts scheme can expect to be notified of the outcome of the selection process; and when the first payments are expected to reach successful applicants. [69496/26]
View answer306. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when applicants who applied for the basic income for the arts scheme will be notified of the selection process; and when first payments are expected. [69495/26]
View answer307. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the position regarding the timeline for decisions on applicants that will be accepted into the basic income for the arts scheme (details supplied). [69506/26]
View answer309. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when applicants can expect notification regarding the basic income for the arts scheme 2026–2029; and when the first payments are expected to reach successful applicants. [69493/26]
View answer310. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when can applicants for the basic income for the arts scheme can expect to be notified of the outcome of the selection process; and when the first payments are expected to reach successful applicants (details supplied). [69513/26]
View answer311. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when applicants for the new basic income for the arts scheme can expect to be notified of the outcome of the selection process; and when the first payments are expected to be paid to successful applicants. [69512/26]
View answer312. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport regarding the basic income for the arts scheme, when can applicants expect to be notified of the outcome of the selection process and; the date the first payments are expected to actually reach successful applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69509/26]
View answer313. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the date by which applicants to the basic income for the arts scheme will be informed whether their applications have been successful. [69508/26]
View answer314. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when applicants to the basic income for the arts scheme, which closed for applications on 12 May 2026, will be notified of the outcome of the selection process; when successful applicants will receive their first payment; and whether payments will be backdated to September 2026. [69524/26]
View answer315. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when applicants can expect to be notified of the outcome of the selection process for the basic income for the arts scheme; and when the first payments are expected to reach successful applicants. [69539/26]
View answer316. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport with regards to the basic income for the arts scheme, when will applicants be notified of the outcome of their applications; and when will payments commence. [69555/26]
View answer319. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when applicants can expect to be notified of the outcome of the selection process for the new basic income for the arts scheme; and when the first payments are expected to actually reach successful applicants. [69691/26]
View answer321. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when applicants to the new basic income for the arts scheme can expect to be notified of the outcome of the selection process; when the first payments will issue to successful applicants; if payments will be backdated to September 2026 as previously indicated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69688/26]
View answer322. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when applicants can expect to be notified of the outcome of the selection process for the new basic income for the arts scheme; and when the first payments are expected to be made to successful applicants. [69714/26]
View answer323. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when applicants for the basic income for the arts scheme will be informed regarding the outcome of their application; and when the first payments will be made to the successful applicants. [69702/26]
View answer324. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when applicants for the basic income for the arts scheme (details supplied) can expect to be notified of the selection process; and when successful applicants can expect their first payments. [69682/26]
View answer326. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to outline when applicants for the new basic income for the arts scheme expect to be notified of the outcome of their application; and to outline when the first payments will be issued to successful applicants. [69659/26]
View answer327. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when applicants can expect to be notified of the outcome of the selection process for the new basic income for the arts scheme; and when the first payments are expected to actually reach successful applicants. [69644/26]
View answer328. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when applicants for the basic income for the arts scheme expect to be notified of the outcome of the selection process; when the first payments are expected to actually reach successful applicants; and if he will commit that payments will begin by the end of 2026. [69630/26]
View answer329. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when applicants to the new basic income for the arts scheme can expect to be notified of the outcome of the selection process; and when the first payments will issue to successful applicants. [69585/26]
View answer331. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when the first payments for the basic income for artist scheme will be paid. [69572/26]
View answer332. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when applicants can expect to be notified of the outcome of the selection process for the new basic income for the arts scheme; and when the first payments are expected to reach successful applicants. [69577/26]
View answer333. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the date on which applicants for the basic income for the arts scheme will be given a decision on their application; and when they will receive their first payment under this scheme. [69570/26]
View answer334. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when applicants for the basic income for the arts scheme will be notified of the outcome of the selection process. [69571/26]
View answer335. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when those who applied for inclusion on the new basic income for the arts scheme will be notified of the outcome of their applications; and the date on which the first payment in this scheme will be made. [69569/26]
View answer336. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when applicants of the new basic income for the arts scheme will be notified of the outcome of the section process; and when it is likely that weekly payments will commence. [69563/26]
View answer337. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the timeline for the completion of the selection process for the basic income for the arts scheme; when applicants can expect to be notified of the outcome of their applications; when successful applicants will receive their first payments under the scheme. [69532/26]
View answer338. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when applicants for the new basic income for the arts scheme will be notified of the outcome of the selection process; and when the first payments are expected to reach successful applicants. [69531/26]
View answer339. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will provide an update on the new basic income for the arts scheme; the expected timeline for completion of the selection process for applicants following the closure of applications on 12 May 2026; when applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications; when successful applicants will receive their first payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69530/26]
View answer340. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when applicants to the basic income for the arts scheme will be notified of the outcome of the selection process; when the first payments will be issued to successful applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69528/26]
View answer341. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the specific timeline for the notification of successful applicants under the basic income for the arts (2026–2029) scheme, which closed for applications on 12 May 2026; the exact date when applicants will be informed of the selection outcome; the precise date when the first backdated weekly payments of €325 will reach the accounts of successful recipients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69529/26]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 300, 301, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 319, 321, 322, 323, 324, 326, 327, 328, 329, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340 and 341 together.
In February this year I announced that the Government had approved a permanent successor to the Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme and that 2,000 artists would be provided with funding of €325 per week for three years. This is a major milestone for the arts in Ireland and I am particularly pleased that the research my Department conducted provided Government with a clear evidence base upon which to make that decision.
The deadline for application to the Basic Income for the Arts 2026 - 2029 was 5pm on Tuesday 12th May, with over 10,000 applications received by the deadline.
Like the pilot scheme selection is via an anonymous random selection process, this is considered the fairest method where there is not enough funding for all eligible applicants. The selection process took place in May with independent oversight by EY. The selection ranked all applications from 1 - 10,000 and eligibility checks then started from the first selected applicant to determine if those selected were eligible. That assessment process is ongoing to determine the final 2,000 applicants who will receive the BIA.
I appreciate that applicants are eager to know the outcome, however, in order to protect the integrity of the scheme the assessment process is by necessity very intensive and time consuming. No two professional arts practices are the same and therefore the proofs supplied vary considerably.
My Department is processing the applications as promptly as possible and I anticipate that payments will commence shortly. All successful candidates will receive the full allocation of €325 per week for three years.
