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Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Local Improvement Scheme (17 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 58. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the local improvement scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43589/20]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Brexit Supports (17 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 172. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of businesses in counties Cavan and Monaghan that have availed of the Brexit loan scheme. [43721/20]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Brexit Supports (17 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 177. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of businesses in counties Cavan and Monaghan that have applied for a ready for customs grant. [43720/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Lending (17 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 305. To ask the Minister for Finance if correspondence from a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; the steps he will take to engage with the mortgage provider on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44468/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Correspondence (16 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 308. To ask the Minister for Health if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if a reply will issue; the steps he is taking to address the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43765/20]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: LEADER Programmes (16 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 373. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when interim funding will be allocated to LEADER in County Cavan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43623/20]

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Challenges facing Public Broadcasting and the broader Media Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I request that members sit only in the permitted seats and in front of the available microphones to ensure they are heard. This is important, as failing to do so can cause serious problems in broadcasting and for editorial and sound staff. I remind members to maintain social distance at all times during and following the meeting. Members are requested to use the wipes and hand sanitiser...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Challenges facing Public Broadcasting and the broader Media Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. Esslemont for his comprehensive presentation. I invite Mr. Farrell to make his opening statement, after which we will have a question and answer session.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Challenges facing Public Broadcasting and the broader Media Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. Farrell. I am sure the witnesses are familiar with the format of these meetings. Members from the various groupings take a few minutes to make comments, pose questions and try to get answers.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Challenges facing Public Broadcasting and the broader Media Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I remind members that today's session is short as it will be broken into two parts. I do not want to eat into that time.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Challenges facing Public Broadcasting and the broader Media Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: If it is okay with Deputy Cannon, we will take several members together to ensure everyone gets a chance to contribute.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Challenges facing Public Broadcasting and the broader Media Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: Would Mr. Farrell like to answer those questions?

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Challenges facing Public Broadcasting and the broader Media Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the members and witnesses for that line of questioning.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Challenges facing Public Broadcasting and the broader Media Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Deputy McGrath. We are coming near the end of this session, but I have a few observations and questions before we conclude. I compliment Mr. Farrell and his team at Virgin Media. My only experience has been as a guest on "The Tonight Show". I must say I miss Ivan Yates. He was always a big presence in the studio.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Challenges facing Public Broadcasting and the broader Media Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I have always been treated with courtesy and my experience has always been a good one. I ask that Virgin Media keep doing what it is doing. I agree with many of the comments made by the members. Virgin Media is good at getting out on the ground, even to a small town like Bailieborough in County Cavan one evening at the start of the pandemic. It means a great deal to people in more rural...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Challenges facing Public Broadcasting and the broader Media Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: That brings this discussion to a natural conclusion. I thank those who joined us remotely. I also thank Mr. Farrell and Mr. Esslemont for their presentations. We have all received the message loud and clear regarding funding, transparency and everything else. We have a great deal to consider and take away from the meeting.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Challenges facing Public Broadcasting and the broader Media Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I welcome Mr. Vincent Crowley and Mr. Frank Mulrennan and thank them for joining us. We are delighted to have them. Today's discussion is with representatives from NewsBrands Ireland and Local Ireland on the challenges facing national and regional newspapers as a result of Covid-19. Mr. Mulrennan, an executive member of Local Ireland, joins us in committee room 3 and Mr. Johnny O'Hanlon,...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Challenges facing Public Broadcasting and the broader Media Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I apologise, but we have gone way over the time allocated and we want to get everybody in. Could Mr. Mulrennan respond in one word?

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Challenges facing Public Broadcasting and the broader Media Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: We have to move on but we will allow Mr. O'Hanlon to contribute. I want to make sure all members get an opportunity to speak.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Challenges facing Public Broadcasting and the broader Media Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: Who would like to respond to those questions?