Ireland's basic income pilot program for arts workers, initiated in 2022, provided around $370 weekly to 2,000 participants for three years. This initiative, led by former minister Catherine Martin, aimed to support those in the creative sector post-COVID-19. Participants engaged in sessions discussing the program's impact, reflecting on the potential void it will leave after its August conclusion. Advocates, including Reinhard Huss from UBI Lab Leeds, stress the necessity for a universal basic income (UBI) to address current socioeconomic challenges, especially amidst rising job displacement due to AI advancements.
"For about 2,000 artists and creative arts workers in Ireland, a weekly stipend provided through a basic income program has been a lifeline for years."
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