Ireland announces a basic income plan for artists in an effort to counter the ongoing effects of the pandemic and lockdown.
Summary
- Artists and culture workers in Ireland will soon be eligible for some much-needed financial support as the government readies a new basic income program.
- Ireland will commit roughly €25 million ($28.3 million) to the program, which it expects to implement early this year.
- It will pay some 2,000 people a basic income for three years.
- There have already been several initiatives in Northern Ireland aimed at supporting arts workers and venues impacted by pandemic limitations, as well as around the world.
- She spearheaded a basic income plan for local artists in late 2020.