Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 June 2025
104. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the number of eligible applicants to the grassroot music venue supports scheme who met necessary criteria to avail of the scheme; the number of successful applicants and their geographical distribution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34950/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra105. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to provide a list of all eligible applicants and successful applicants to the grassroot music venue supports scheme; the county in which they are located; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34951/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra106. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the date and time of all eligible submissions to the grassroot music venue supports scheme that met the criteria but were ultimately not successful; the date and time of all eligible submissions, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34952/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 104, 105 and 106 together.
I launched the Grassroots Music Venue Support Scheme in March this year, to support small established music venues that promote themselves and are known in the community for programming grassroots music artists, in recognition of the contribution they make to the music industry and the wider night-time economy. The Scheme aims to provide employment opportunities for emerging artists and professionals, including production staff and crew who are dependent on live performances.
The Scheme operated with a total fund of €500,000 and grants were available of up to €15,000 to host events showcasing the talent of emerging, grassroots artists, performing live music that they have written or created themselves. The Scheme was extremely popular and it was closed in early April as it was oversubscribed.
A total of 96 applications were received by my Department. Applications were assessed by my officials strictly by order of date and time of receipt and all venues had to meet the eligibility criteria and conditions of funding, in accordance with the guidelines of the Scheme.
Of the 96 applications received, a total of 45 were eligible for funding. I recently announced the names of 33 venues that were awarded funding.
Of the 45 venues eligible for funding, there was a broad geographic spread with over 40% of the venues were located outside of the major cities and over 70% outside of Dublin City.
I have included the table below as requested, of all eligible successful applicants and unsuccessful eligible applicants including the time and date received. I am unable to provide the names of any unsuccessful applicants as the Department did not seek explicit consent to publish their names. The Department only sought consent where applicants were successful. However, I have included the location of the unsuccessful eligible applicants for your information.
|
Successful Eligible Applicants |
County |
Date & Time of Application |
|
The Cornerstone |
Galway |
31/03/2025 14:17 |
|
Sin é |
Dublin |
31/03/2025 15:11 |
|
Connollys of Leap |
Cork |
31/03/2025 15:17 |
|
Billy Byrne’s |
Kilkenny |
31/03/2025 18:26 |
|
Arthurs Pub |
Dublin |
31/03/2025 19:13 |
|
Hen’s Teeth |
Dublin |
01/04/2025 19:44 |
|
Coughlans Bar |
Cork |
02/04/2025 11:36 |
|
Kavanagh’s Bar and Venue |
Laois |
02/04/2025 12:20 |
|
DeBarra’s Folk Club |
Cork |
02/04/2025 12:21 |
|
Mo Chara |
Louth |
02/04/2025 15:59 |
|
Mike the Pies |
Kerry |
02/04/2025 17:12 |
|
Spirit Store |
Louth |
02/04/2025 17:21 |
|
Bank Lane |
Waterford |
02/04/2025 18:31 |
|
John Cleere's Bar & Theatre |
Kilkenny |
02/04/2025 18:58 |
|
The White Horse |
Cork |
02/04/2025 20:28 |
|
Langtons Set Theatre |
Kilkenny |
02/04/2025 21:52 |
|
Levis’ Bar |
Cork |
02/04/2025 23:50 |
|
Dali |
Cork |
03/04/2025 06:24 |
|
Róisín Dubh |
Galway |
03/04/2025 10:19 |
|
The Bernard Shaw |
Dublin |
03/04/2025 11:58 |
|
The Soundhouse |
Dublin |
03/04/2025 15:34 |
|
Clearys Bar |
Limerick |
03/04/2025 18:22 |
|
The Grand Social |
Dublin |
03/04/2025 18:42 |
|
McHugh’s |
Louth |
04/04/2025 11:01 |
|
The Attic |
Clare |
04/04/2025 12:25 |
|
Wigwam |
Dublin |
04/04/2025 13:13 |
|
The Commercial Bar |
Limerick |
03/04/2025 17:07 |
|
The Lighthouse |
Dublin |
04/04/2025 18:40 |
|
Kennys Bar |
Clare |
05/04/2025 09:42 |
|
Pot Duggans |
Clare |
06/04/2025 18:31 |
|
John Lees bar |
Offaly |
07/04/2025 11:15 |
|
Dolans |
Limerick |
07/04/2025 16:01 |
|
Tengu |
Dublin |
07/04/2025 18:37 |
|
Unsuccessful Eligible Applicants |
County |
Date & Time of Application |
|
Donegal Venue |
Donegal |
08/04/2025 00:29 |
|
Cork City Venue |
Cork |
08/04/2025 17:09 |
|
Dublin City Venue |
Dublin |
09/04/2025 16:29 |
|
Cork Venue |
Cork |
10/04/2025 12:21 |
|
Louth Venue |
Louth |
10/04/2025 14:36 |
|
Dublin City Venue |
Dublin |
11/04/2025 10:14 |
|
Offaly Venue |
Offaly |
12/04/2025 11:45 |
|
Limerick City Venue |
Limerick |
13/04/2025 23:46 |
|
Cork City Venue |
Cork |
14/04/2025 16:04 |
|
Dublin City Venue |
Dublin |
16/04/2025 09:10 |
|
Dublin City Venue |
Dublin |
16/04/2025 20:38 |
|
Cork City Venue |
Cork |
20/04/2025 18:14 |
I understand that there are many disappointed applicants but, as I have already stated, I recognise the value of this Scheme to venues across Ireland and I am committed to considering another phase of this in the future.
