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Deadline looms for artists applying for basic income pilot scheme

Artists interested in the Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme are advised to apply before next week's deadline. Creatives across Ireland have until next Thursday (May 12) at 1pm to submit their application for a chance to be part of the ...

05 May 2022 at 15:54

Arts & Entertainment

Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme opens tomorrow

Applications for the Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme will be welcomed from 1pm on Tuesday April 12 through the online portal at gov.ie/BasicIncomeArts. The scheme is being run by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, ...

11 Apr 2022 at 17:20

National News

New pilot scheme offering artists €325 per week 'heralds a new era' - Culture Minister

A new and pioneering pilot scheme to support artists and creative arts workers in Ireland has officially been launched. The Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme will examine the impact of a basic income for artists over a three year ...

05 Apr 2022 at 15:43

National News

Tánaiste reveals plan to trial Universal Basic Income during lifetime of government

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has revealed a plan to trial a Universal Basic Income (UBI) during the lifetime of his government. He spoke about the concept after appointing a new chairman to a Commission responsible for examining its ...

20 Oct 2021 at 16:55

National News

'We need to firmly grasp this opportunity' - Martin secures 3 year basic income arts scheme

A government commitment for a three year basic income pilot scheme for the arts has been secured. That's according to the Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, who announced the ...

11 Mar 2022 at 13:58

Arts & Entertainment

2,000 artists awarded grants through 'once-in-a-generation' Basic Income for the Arts Pilot Scheme

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and the Media, Catherine Martin TD, today (Thursday September 8) announced the awarding of 2,000 grants for artists and creative arts workers through the new Basic ...

08 Sept 2022 at 12:25

Arts & Entertainment

27 Irish artists awarded €325 per week through Basic Income pilot

Dozens of artists in Ireland have been awarded grants through the Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme. The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and the Media announced the awarding of 27 grants ...

12 Oct 2022 at 15:39

National News

Thousands to lose €1,300 social welfare monthly payment unless government extends it

Thousands of people could see their €1,300 a month social welfare payment end unless the government announces an extension. The Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) was first introduced in 2022 and has remained in ...

12 Mar 2025 at 07:52

National News

Greens defend policies after party ranked third on climate action

The Green Party has defended its climate change policies after it came in third place in an assessment of election manifestos and climate commitments by an environmental group. Labour emerged as the party ...

25 Nov 2024 at 14:27

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