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Ireland Makes Basic Income for Arts Permanent

10/8/2025

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Ireland makes the Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) permanent, announced by Minister Patrick O'Donovan.
Launched in 2022, the scheme pays €325 weekly to 2,000 artists, with applications reopening September 2026.
The National Campaign for the Arts (NCFA) supports the decision.
The pilot generated over €100 million in benefits, with 40% reinvested into artists' work and €1.39 per €1 invested.

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Ireland makes the Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) permanent, announced by Minister Patrick O'Donovan.
Launched in 2022, the scheme pays €325 weekly to 2,000 artists, with applications reopening September 2026.
The National Campaign for the Arts (NCFA) supports the decision.
The pilot generated over €100 million in benefits, with 40% reinvested into artists' work and €1.39 per €1 invested.