Opening remarks by Minister Catherine Martin at panel discussion on Basic Income for the Arts pilot at SXSW, Austin (13 March)

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From Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media

Last updated on 13 March 2024 Check against delivery I’m sure you are all aware that our musicians from Ireland who were due to perform here at South by Southwest this week have chosen not to perform. I spoke yesterday to many of those who withdrew from the music festival.I want to reiterate the utmost respect I have for their freedom of expression as artists. Freedom of expression for artists is an essential part of a properly functioning democracy. It’s essential for us to have a diversity of […]

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