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Survey finds strong support for Basic Income for the Arts

A public consultation on the future of the Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) initiative has revealed overwhelming support for making the scheme permanent.

Arts & Culture • 02 Oct

People on the street for the Galway Arts Festival

Basic Income for the Arts pilot generated over €100m in benefits

A cost-benefit analysis of Ireland's Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) pilot has found the programme delivered over €100 million in social and economic benefits between 2021 and 2025.

Arts & Culture • 22 Sep

Luail is Ireland's new National Dance Theatre

'Artists generate business' - why the Basic Income scheme matters

Elaine Desmond from the National Campaign for the Arts makes a case for the retention of the Basic Income for the Arts scheme, currently under review after a three-year pilot period.

Opinion and Analysis • 19 Sep

Minister Announces Public Consultation on Basic Income for Arts

Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O'Donovan, has opened a public consultation on the Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) programme.

Arts & Culture • 18 Aug

Six-month extension announced for basic income for the arts

Recipients will continue to receive weekly payment until February 2026.

Basic Income for the Arts • 21 Jun

The scheme provides 2,000 artists and creative arts workers with payments of €325 per week

Minister backs retention of Basic Income for Arts scheme

Minister for the Arts Patrick O'Donovan has publicly backed the retention of the Basic Income for the Arts scheme, saying its impact is "far-ranging and affects all aspects of recipients' lives".

Ireland • 26 May

The Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme will continue through 2025

Basic Income for Arts named 'signature legacy' in Budget briefing

This afternoon, Minister Catherine Martin addressed a number of questions and issues at the Deprtment of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media briefing in relation to the Budget announced yesterday.

Budget 2025 • 03 Oct 24

'I hope that other countries will follow Ireland's lead'

Department of Arts holds information session for pilot participants.

Arts & Culture • 03 Apr 23

Basic Income for the Arts