Irish Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle Network

Lobbying Organisation Irish Street Arts, Circus and Spectacle Network

Date published 07 Jan, 2021

Relevant Matter Matters involving public funds

Public Policy Area Arts

Period 1 Sep, 2020 to 31 Dec, 2020

Specific Details Pre Budget submission advocating for greater recognition and support for Arts & Culture, as well as Insurance Reform

Intended results Increase Funding for the Arts Council in 2021 to €135million Increase investment in the promotion of Irish arts internationally Ensure artists and arts workers are supported through the PUP and EWSS until such time as is necessary Guarantee a ring fenced funding contribution of minimum €2.5million towards the development of street arts, circus and spectacle via the Arts Council of Ireland Research and resource the need for a National structure for the development of Circus arts Urgently develop a state insurance scheme via IPB for the arts and cultural sector in receipt of state funding Cut unfair general damages to reflect international norms and ensure that legitimate minor injuries attract modest damages Urgently review and rebalance the common duty of care Ensure that An Garda Siochana has the necessary resources to pursue insurance fraud Get commitment from insurers to a schedule of reductions Ensure that the Competition and consumer protection commission implements competitive practice

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Lucy Medlycott

Did any Designated Public Official(DPO) or former Designated Public Official(DPO) carry out lobbying activities on your behalf in relation to this return? You must include yourself, and answer Yes, if you are a current DPO or a DPO at any time in the past. (What is a Designated Public Official?) No

Did you manage or direct a grassroots campaign? No

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Email (31-50)

Pre Budget Submission Insurance Reform Covid Pandemic impact Support for artists

Social Media (51-100)

Pre Budget Submission Insurance Reform Covid Pandemic impact Support for artists

Virtual Meeting (6-10)

Meetings were held on zoom, with one exception of meeting Minister James Browne for a pre Budget meeting in relation to supporting the arts aswell as insurance reform.

Submission (1)

Pre Budget Submission which was circulated to all the key decision making bodies and politicians

Designated public officials lobbied

The following DPOs were lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area. These DPOs were involved in at least one of the Lobbying Activities listed above, but not necessarily all of them. As returns are specific to a Subject Matter Area the above Lobbying Activities may be associated with multiple returns.

James Browne Minister of State (Department of Justice and Equality)

Michael D'Arcy Senator (Seanad)

Paul Kehoe TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Verona Murphy TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Johnny Mythen TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Helen McEntee Minister (Department of Justice and Equality)

Heather Humphreys Minister (Department of Social Protection)

Leo Varadkar An Tánaiste (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Paschal Donohoe Minister (Department of Finance)

Michael McGrath Minister (Department of Public Expenditure and Reform)

Michael Walsh CEO (Waterford City and County Council)

Colette Byrne CEO (Kilkenny County Council)

Malcolm Byrne Senator (Seanad)

Catherine Martin Minister (Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media)

Tom Enright Chief Executive Officer (Wexford County Council)

Eamonn Hore Director of Services or Equivalent (Wexford County Council)

Tony Larkin Director of Services or Equivalent (Wexford County Council)

Carolyne Godkin Director of Services or Equivalent (Wexford County Council)

Lisa McDonald Councillor (Wexford County Council)

Leonard Kelly Councillor (Wexford County Council)

Brendan Howlin TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

George Lawlor Councillor (Wexford County Council)