NME
Ireland’s government has approved plans to permanently implement a basic income scheme for over 2,000 creative workers and musicians in 2026.
After being piloted in 2022, the Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) scheme will now become permanent under the 2026 Budget secured by the Minister for Culture, Patrick O’Donovan.
“This scheme is the envy of the world, and a tremendous achievement for Ireland, and must be made futureproof and sustainable,” he said in a recent press release, where he stressed the importance of keeping the arts sector “resilient, sustainable, forward reaching and accessible”.
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