Ireland's basic income scheme for artists points at how governments could help sectors in crisis

Ireland Makes Basic Income for Artists Permanent Starting 2026

Starting in 2026, Ireland will permanently provide a €325 weekly basic income to 2,000 artists.

Ireland's basic income scheme for artists points at how governments could help sectors in crisis

The Irish government has announced that a pilot scheme providing artists and creatives with a weekly stipend of €325 (£283) will be made permanent. The scheme, which was first introduced in 2022, was launched in an attempt to mitigate the growing financial instability many in the creative industries face.