Jenny Dagg
@jennyldagg.bsky.social
Sociologist at Maynooth University, Ireland. Interested in social inclusion, social policy and social justice.
Next phase of artist's income scheme will be announced today. We expect same number of recipients (2000) more applicants, random selection, stricter eligibility criteria and same level of financial support at €325 pw.
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
Next phase of artists’ income scheme to be outlined following successful pilot
‘Anxiety’ for existing recipients as first scheme draws to a close this month
www.irishtimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:53 AM
Next phase of artist's income scheme will be announced today. We expect same number of recipients (2000) more applicants, random selection, stricter eligibility criteria and same level of financial support at €325 pw.
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
Scotland pushing to introduce a Basic Income for the Arts based on the impact of the Irish pilot scheme.
www.thenational.scot/news/2581400...
www.thenational.scot/news/2581400...
Basic income for Irish artists has been transformative as Scots call for same scheme
THE art sector in Ireland has told of the benefits brought by a basic income scheme – with calls in Scotland for a similar move to be considered.
www.thenational.scot
February 2, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Scotland pushing to introduce a Basic Income for the Arts based on the impact of the Irish pilot scheme.
www.thenational.scot/news/2581400...
www.thenational.scot/news/2581400...