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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Online Safety, Online Disinformation and Media Literacy: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank Dr. Pekkala. It is good to get this insight from a Finnish perspective. What does he think media literacy means?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Online Safety, Online Disinformation and Media Literacy: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I understand the access to media part of it, using digital media, having the technical skills and so on. The critical thinking part is a bit more difficult. Will Dr. Pekkala elaborate on how KAVI addresses that critical thinking issue and ensures responsible use of social media platforms?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Online Safety, Online Disinformation and Media Literacy: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: That is interesting. In Finland, therefore, there is a great focus on education and media literacy is taught within schools. Obviously, as Dr. Pekkala said, a lot of that is about the technical aspect and access to these platforms. One of the reasons this session is being held relates to the incidents of violence and upheaval in our capital city a number of months ago, and the call on...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tourism Industry (5 Dec 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 61. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to outline her plans to address the challenges facing the tourism sector and hospitality businesses dependent on tourism; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53612/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (5 Dec 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 76. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to consider a capital fund for the arts sector, similar to that available to sporting organisations in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53613/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (30 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 40. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on the realignment works proposed for the New Mills section of the N71 near Owenahincha Cross; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52608/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (30 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 45. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for a progress update on the proposed extension of the southern relief road in Bandon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52609/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (30 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 206. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he believes that the change of government in Slovakia could undermine European Union cohesion in relation to the war on Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50117/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action Plan (30 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 267. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of an action (details supplied) under the 2023 Climate Action Plan; and the timeline for implementation. [53170/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I wish to raise a very serious issue that is brought to my attention on a regular basis, namely the problems encountered by parents and guardians when they travel abroad with their own children. Mothers who may have chosen to keep their maiden name after marriage are being stopped by security, in some instances, because their surname does not match the surname on their children's passports....

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: How long do I have?

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Three hours so. That is fine.

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: We will draw it out until then.

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I will not be long. I have a few questions and I thank the Minister, the Minister of State and the officials for attending. I will start with the Minister and her opening statement, in which she mentioned the interim funding for RTÉ. On that, I seek clarity on some of the cost-saving measures being proposed by RTÉ and the talk of 400 jobs potentially going there. Is the Minister...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: If staff reject that number of 400 job losses, the proposals and the measures contained within them, where does that leave us? What can the Minister do in that instance? Is she leaving it completely up to the director general?

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: If staff reject it and it leads to a reduction or breakdown in public service broadcasting, is there a point at which the Minister will have to intervene?

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I understand that. I know it was a few weeks ago but I am just going on the original reaction from staff. Obviously, there was a lot of concern.

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I certainly welcome the decentralisation of a lot of the work to places like Cork and Limerick. There is a lot of support for independent production included as well, which is good. It has not been welcomed across the board but I certainly think it is good. The question of future funding comes up time and again and we are being asked whether we are avoiding it because of the political...