Ireland’s basic income for the arts scheme becomes permanent
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<p>When piloted, initiative that provided €325 a week to eligible artists recouped more than its net cost, study shows </p><p>Ireland is creating a scheme that will give artists a weekly income in the hope of reducing their need for alternative work and boosting their creativity.</p><p>The Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) initiative will provide €325 (£283) a week to 2,000 eligible artists based in the Republic of Ireland in three-year cycles.</p> <a href="h
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<p>When piloted, initiative that provided €325 a week to eligible artists recouped more than its net cost, study shows </p><p>Ireland is creating a scheme that will give artists a weekly income in the hope of reducing their need for alternative work and boosting their creativity.</p><p>The Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) initiative will provide €325 (£283) a week to 2,000 eligible artists based in the Republic of Ireland in three-year cycles.</p> <a href="h