Part of his motion read as follows: “In 2022, the Irish Government introduced a Basic Income for Artists pilot scheme, providing an unconditional weekly payment to artists and creative workers. “This Council believes that artists and creative workers should not be forced out of their professions due to financial insecurity. “A Basic Income for Artists scheme in the North would help protect creative livelihoods, retain local talent and strengthen our cultural ecosystem. “This Council resolves to call on the Northern Ireland Executive to introduce and fund a Basic Income for Artists scheme, modelled on the Irish Government’s programme, providing regular, unconditional income support to eligible artists and creative workers. “Artists and creative workers deserve more than a few lines telling them that nothing will be done.