More than 4,000 apply for arts basic weekly income

Taoiseach Michael Martin, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar and Arts Minister Catherine Martin at the launch of the Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme in April. Picture: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland

More than 4,100 have applied for the €325 a week arts basic income scheme, with more urged to do so before the deadline expires this week.

Arts Minister Catherine Martin said those who may be eligible and who have not yet applied should get their documentation in order and lodge their application in advance of the 1pm deadline on Thursday.