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Ireland Plans €100 Cultural Voucher for 16-Year-Olds
Ireland plans to launch a €100 cultural voucher for 16-year-olds in next month’s budget, with access to cinemas, theatres and live music venues, while the government is also pursuing measures to support creative workers and music venues.
The Irish government plans to launch a €100 voucher for 16-year-olds in next month's budget, allowing cardholders access to cinemas, theatres and live music venues. Patrick O’Donovan is working on the final details of the planned voucher.
If successful, the programme could be extended to 17-year-olds in next year's budget. The initiative is reported to cost the government between €7 million and €8 million.
The Irish government has also approved plans to make its basic income programme permanent in 2026 for more than 2,000 creative workers and musicians. In spring 2025, the government announced €500,000 in funding to support grassroots music venues in the country.
Slane Castle is planned to host two Oasis shows next September as part of the Live ’27 tour. Fontaines D.C. are planned to play two major outdoor concerts at Slane Castle in June and will become the third Irish group to headline the main stage there, after Thin Lizzy and U2.
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