Ireland expands Basic Income for the Arts scheme to thousands more artists (rgmii.org)

• Ireland's Basic Income for the Arts scheme now permanent, expanding to thousands more artists.
• Recipients receive €325 weekly for three years; pilot returned €1.39 per €1 invested.
• 97% public support in consultation; artist union calls for removing three-year limit.

"Ireland has expanded its permanent Basic Income for the Arts scheme, adding thousands of new recipients who will receive €325 weekly for three years. The scheme, made permanent after a successful pilot, was found to return €1.39 for every €1 invested. A survey showed 97% public support. Eligible artists include actors, writers, and painters based in Ireland. The pilot reduced anxiety and increased creative time by 11 hours per week. The union Praxis welcomed permanence but called for removing the three-year limit."