No it's not right to call it UBI because it's not universal, and in that regard I would point out that the government is not calling it UBI, but merely "basic i

No it's not right to call it UBI because it's not universal, and in that regard I would point out that the government is not calling it UBI, but merely "basic income": https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/080b9-minister-catherine-martin-launches-online-consultation-on-pilot-basic-income-for-the-arts/ https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/080b9-minister-catherine... Most governments (including the Irish government) have supported artists to some degree in the past, through grants, etc. I think the main difference is that this is intended to be broader support and not tied to specific projects.