Is There A Need For A Universal Basic Income For Artists?

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Is There A Need For A Universal Basic Income For Artists?

The life of an artist has ever been a precarious one, but the pandemic has pushed the livelihoods of many to the brink. Is it time, as Social Justice Ireland will today argue, that we consider implementing a Universal Basic Income for those working in the arts? To discuss further this we heard from Jo Mangan, Director of the Carlow Arts Festival and a Freelance Director and also Mannix Flynn, Independent Dublin City Councillor and Artist is also on the line – Mannix. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

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Is There A Need For A Universal Basic Income For Artists?