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Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 2)
2025-11-13
Politician(s) lobbied: Jack Chambers (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: the continued implementation of the Basic Income for Artists.
Methods: Meeting
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | To continue the full implementation of the Basic Income for Artists. |
2025-11-13
Politician(s) lobbied: Paschal Donohoe (Minister), Department of Finance
Intent: clear guidance to local authorities on the appropriate application of the Karshan Five-Step test to visual artists who are making and showing their own work; andEnsuring that any implementation of payroll requirements does not inadvertently override the legitimate self-employed status of professional artists or undermine existing supports such as the Artists’ Exemption.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Tax treatment of visual artists engaged by local authorities |
2025-04-04
Politician(s) lobbied: Simon Harris (Tánaiste and Minister), Department of Foreign Affairs; Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Influence decision making around cultural fund allocations in forthcoming budget
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Submission to the Government of Ireland: The Economic and Societal Value of Continued Significant Financial Investment and Capital Funding in the Visual Arts |
2025-04-03
Politician(s) lobbied: Patrick O'Donovan (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: Support from the Minister in changes to legislation to support artists in Five Key Advocacy areas
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Legislation Updates For The Long-Term Security for Ireland’s Visual Artists |
2025-03-20
Politician(s) lobbied: Patrick O'Donovan (Minister of State), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: A statement from the minister in support of the scheme and a continuation of the programme.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Asking for a statement in support of the continuation and expansion of the Basic Income for Artists |
2023-08-30
Politician(s) lobbied: Niamh Smyth (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: This was a request for us to provide evidence, which was supported by a detailed submission on a range of areas regarding supports, funding and proper resourcing for the arts in local areas.
Methods: Submission
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Presentation to Joint Committee about the Support of Arts in Local Areas |
2022-12-12
Politician(s) lobbied: Ivana Bacik (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Conor Falvey (Assistant Secretary), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: Meeting with Department and joint meeting with Dept of Enterprise
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Request that the Artists Resale Right is addressed so as to ensure that third party's pay what is due to artists |
2022-08-30
Politician(s) lobbied: Padraig Fleming (Councillor), Laois County Council
Intent: Response that SPC is attending to the matter and supporting that rents are not increased.
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Email requesting that Laois SPC for Climate Action and Community SPC finds a solution to 25% rent increases in Stradbally Artists Studios |
2021-11-30
Politician(s) lobbied: Catherine Martin (Minister), Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Intent: Meeting with Minister
Methods: Letter
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Request for meeting with Minister to discuss Artists Income and Supports Initiatives |
2021-01-11
Politician(s) lobbied: Conor Falvey (Assistant Secretary), Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht
Intent: A meeting to discuss accessing funding for the project
Methods: Email
Details & Methods:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| — | Proposal for the creation of income generating opportunities for visual artists and the promotion of the Visual Arts both at home and abroad. |