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Minister O’Donovan announces 6-month extension to the Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme

Department of Culture, Communications and Sport,
19 June 2025, Ireland

The Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan, today announced a six-month extension to the Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) pilot scheme for those who are currently participating in the scheme.

https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-culture-communications-and-sport/press-releases/minister-odonovan-announces-6-month-extension-to-the-basic-income-for-the-arts-pilot-scheme/

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