- Culture
- 12 Aug 25
Minister for Culture launches public consultation on the future of Basic Income for the Arts
The public consultation takes place from August 12 to September 5
The Minister for Culture, Patrick O'Donavon has announced a nationwide public consultation on the future of Basic Income for the Arts.
The Minister is seeking the public's views on the Basic Income for the Arts and will open an online public consultation on August 12 to September 5.
O'Donovan plans to bring proposals for a permanent intervention to Cabinet as part of Budget 2026.
The Basic Income for the Arts is a pilot programme that started in 2022, where 2000 artists are in receipt of €325 per week, to aid in their creative practice. The aim of the programme was to help artists deal with unstable income and prevent them leaving the sector due to economic reasons.
As the pilot comes to an end in February 2026, the public is invited to share their views on the future of the policy.
“I encourage the sector and the wider public to engage with the consultation, and look forward to suggestions, as they will inform our approach," said Minister O'Donovan.
The government welcomes feedback from the public, stakeholders, and advocacy groups. It will give members of the public and stakeholder organisations the opportunity to express their views on the future of BIA.
The public consultation can be accessed here.
