We welcome the government’s commitment to a permanent Basic Income for the Arts (BIA), a hard-won achievment for artists, workers and advocates.
We’re concerned about a gap between the end of the current BIA pilot (Feb 2026) and the start of the new scheme (Sept 2026).
Despite a small increase to the department, arts funding has fallen in real terms, worsening long-term deprivation in the sector.
Half of artists in Ireland live below the poverty line, current funding levels are not enough to support fair living and working conditions.
Praxis calls for: increased Arts Council funding, investment in arts infrastructure, and a permanent, inclusive Basic Income for the Arts.
CLICK HERE to read our full statement in response to Budget 2026.
