Ireland : Profile updates - Compendium of Cultural Policies and Trends in Europe

Ireland - Profile Updates

Ireland/ 2. General objectives and principles of cultural policy

2.1 Main features of the current cultural policy model

Each Euro of funding generated EUR 3.60 in the past three years - The Abbey Theatre economic study shows.

3.4 International cultural co-operation

3.4.6 Other relevant issues

Withdrawal of funding for the International Festival of World Cultures represents a major cultural loss.

Ireland/ 4. Current issues in cultural policy development and debate

4.1 Main cultural policy issues and priorities

Autonomy of national cultural institutions under serious threat in recentralisation drive and suggestions of amalgamations.

4. Current issues in cultural policy development and debate

4.1 Main cultural policy issues and priorities

The current Minister is openly seeking private patronage as a substitute for a reduction in public funding.

4. Current issues in cultural policy development and debate

4.1 Main cultural policy issues and priorities

Weakening of Arts Council position observed in the form of relegation from a development to a policy implementation role.

4.2 Specific policy issues and recent debates

4.2.2 Heritage issues and policies

The Heritage Council has suffered cuts of 65% in the past three years, with its status now "under review".

Ireland/ 4.2 Specific policy issues and recent debates

4.2.2 Heritage issues and policies

The Heritage Council has established a Museum Standards Programme for Ireland to raise professional standards.

Ireland/ 4.2 Specific policy issues and recent debates

4.2.3 Cultural/creative industries: policies and programmes

Cultural and creative industries valued at 7.6% of GNP and employment at 8.7% of total - recent research.

Ireland/ 4. Current issues in cultural policy development and debate

4.2.4 Cultural diversity and inclusion policies

An Intercultural Education Strategy is in preparation at national level.

4.2 Specific policy issues and recent debates

4.2.5 Language issues and policies

A Gaeltacht Bill was introduced in July 2012, redefining Gaeltacht or Irish language-speaking areas.

4.2 Recent policy issues and debates

4.2.6 Media pluralism and content diversity

Legislation has been promised in autumn 2012 to regulate media mergers and to promote diversity of ownership and content.

Ireland/ 4.2 Recent policy issues and debates

4.2.6 Media pluralism and content diversity

The annual television licence fee payable is under review and likely to be replaced.

Ireland/ 4.2 Specific policy issues and recent debates

4.2.7 Intercultural dialogue: actors, strategies, programmes

Work of National Consultative Committee on Racism and Interculturalism taken over by the Minister for Integration.

4.2 Specific policy issues and recent debates

4.2.8 Social cohesion and cultural policies

A new bill proposes the establishment of a Human Rights and Equality Commission.

4.2 Specific policy issues and recent debates

4.2.11 New technologies and digitalisation in the arts and culture

Despite cuts of 40% in funding, the National Library has trebled digital users from 2009 to 2011 and initiated new programmes.

Ireland/ 5.1 General legislation

5.1.7 Copyright provisions

Resale rights for deceased artists may not be implemented in Ireland until 2012.

7. Public institutions in cultural infrastructure

7.3 Status and partnerships of public cultural institutions

It is likely that cultural institutions will see a reduced service, curtailed opening hours and other cutbacks in coming years.

8.2 Cultural consumption and participation

8.2.1 Trends and figures

Theatre attendance in 2010/11 was up by 8% on 9/10 and grew by 11% for exhibitions.

Ireland/ 8.2 Cultural consumption and participation

8.2.2 Policies and programmes

A Arts Audiences project has started to assist arts organisations in constrained economic times.

Ireland/ 8.3 Arts and cultural education

8.3.1 Arts education

The Library Council is now likely to be abolished.

8.3 Arts and cultural education

8.3.4 Higher arts education and professional training

An international review of third level arts provision commenced in Autumn 2012.

8.4 Amateur arts, cultural associations and civil initiatives

8.4.1 Amateur arts and folk culture

An Arts and Civil Society symposium examined how arts and culture can be reaffirmed at the heart of civic engagement.

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