Minister Martin launches â¬50m suite of measures to support the Live Performance Sector â¬14m new support scheme for live entertainment businesses â¬5m to local authorities for outdoor live performances â¬5m capital supports for live entertainment sector â¬1m to St. Patrickâs Festival The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, today announced a new â¬50m suite of measures to support the commercial live performance sector to assist producers, promoters, venues and musicians. Minister Martin said: "I am very pleased to announce the commencement of these schemes which will help support Irelandâs entertainment industry so they can weather the storm of ongoing closures due to the crisis.