20 million of that will be administered by the Arts Council, 5 million will be spent on other measures.
In a statement it says the additional funding will protect jobs and livelihoods for individual artists.
It will also help key art organisations facing financial difficulty.
Man Charged Over Vandalism Of Luke Kelly Statue
Michael Dunne, of Sophia Housing Project, Sean McDermott St in Dublin 1, was granted bail on a charge of causing criminal damage to the statue on Guild Street.
More than 13 Million Covid-19 Cases Diagnosed Worldwide
The total number of cases of Covid-19 across the world has exceeded 13 million.
Cut To Pandemic Unemployment Payment Still On The Table
The government hasn’t ruled out a cut to the pandemic unemployment payment.
Doubt Cast On Whether Pubs Can Fully Re-Open Next Monday
The full reopening of pubs, and how to limit the number of tourists travelling into this country, will be discussed by public health officials later.
Petition Seeks Statue Of Jack Charlton At Aviva Stadium
Hundreds of people have signed a petition calling for a statue of Jack Charlton to be erected outside the Aviva Stadium.
Andrea Hayes in conversation with feng shui expert Nina Kati
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern dropped into the Sunshine 106.8 studios to chat with Joe Harrington
