Ireland’s Basic Income Scheme to Pay 2,000 Artists €1,413 a Month – PLAYY. Magazine

Ireland’s Basic Income for the Arts scheme will provide 2,000 artists with €1,413 monthly for three years, funded by €34.4 million, following a successful 2022 pilot. Applications exceeded 10,000, with recipients selected through anonymized random draws and verification. The program aims to offer financial stability and has shown strong social returns, with every €1 invested generating an estimated €1.39 in benefits.

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