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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local Community Arts: Discussion (10 May 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I am conscious that our other report is dealing with that, on one hand, but that there is a knock-on impact on accommodation. I am quite aware of the latter as a result of my knowledge of a number of festivals. The role that arts organisations have been playing in terms of integration and displaced persons has been very important, for example, through the creative arts and creative schools...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local Community Arts: Discussion (10 May 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: It is specifically on what we have been talking about today.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local Community Arts: Discussion (10 May 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: We are slightly drifting off because the focus was on community and voluntary activity. It is significant with regard to the Abbey Theatre and the National Concert Hall and it is good that there is a Government commitment to it. Ms Nash and I attended a very enjoyable performance last night in the National Concert Hall. It is good that there is a recognition of our national cultural...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Mairead McGuinness, European Commissioner (9 May 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Commissioner for being here today and also for her service. I would like to follow on from Senator Chambers's comments and refer to some of the Commissioner's remarks about the future. Along with many of my colleagues, I believe that the EU Artificial Intelligence Act will perhaps be the most important piece of legislation this decade. Specifically within the Commissioner's...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 May 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I echo Senator Wall's remarks, and equally those of Senator O'Loughlin concerning the foster allowance. I would like that we would also invite the Minister of State at the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth with responsibility for disability, Deputy Anne Rabbitte, to address the question of disparity in pay which exists between section 38 and 39...

Seanad: Ireland's Application for Membership of CERN: Statements (9 May 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I would also like to welcome members of the research community who are present. There is an enormous interest in this issue amoung the research community in Ireland, particularly those who are engaged with physics but also I think more widely because of the importance of investment in science and Ireland's participation in multilateral...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Third Level Education (4 May 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. She will be aware the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science was not created to be just an administrative Department for universities and places of further and higher education, but rather to prepare Ireland for the technological revolution we are experiencing. A student who is due to sit his or her leaving...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 May 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I too welcome our guests. It is very important that they get to see democracy in action here. The Deputy Leader will be aware that 9 May, which is next week, is Europe Day. We are celebrating 50 years of Ireland's membership of the European Union. Our EU membership has transformed this country socially and economically. We can all be very proud to say that we are both Irish and European....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 May 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Yes.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Developing Rural Tourism: Discussion (3 May 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank all the witnesses. Some of them make regular appearances before the committee. I would hope in the same way that a judge dismisses a jury after a period that it might be a while before they appear before us again. We know that all of our witnesses are very passionate about their business. Hopefully, they feel the same about what we do as a committee. One of the big issues we have...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Developing Rural Tourism: Discussion (3 May 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: On the night-time economy as well, dare I say, once people are outside the major urban areas, they can forget about looking for late-night transport.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Developing Rural Tourism: Discussion (3 May 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I did want to steer clear of that because we could get into the question of why consumers are paying some of the highest hotel rates in Europe as well. I want to come to the question about the incentives for other types of accommodation being provided. I am looking at the role of glamping, self-catering, B&B and the supports for those types of accommodation as well and without...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Developing Rural Tourism: Discussion (3 May 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Mr. Keeley should forgive me for slightly counteracting what he suggests but in the past when we examined section 23 and other tax incentive schemes, some were more successful than others. I am looking at Government incentives and schemes. Does Mr. Keeley believe we need to look at introducing those kind of specific schemes to incentivise accommodation?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Developing Rural Tourism: Discussion (3 May 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: That is always very welcome.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Developing Rural Tourism: Discussion (3 May 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: My apologies because I am caught between attending a couple of meetings. It is important that we commend the work that all of the organisations present are doing in tourism provision but, unfortunately, I have not heard the full discussion. However, it would be remiss of me if I did not welcome my good colleague, Mr. Seán Connick. I encourage everyone to visit tourism attractions and...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Developing Rural Tourism: Discussion (3 May 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I am sure Mr. Connick and his team would mind us.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Apr 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Like the Cathaoirleach and others, I welcome our guests. I thank the ambassador for his service and, indeed, the solidarity and friendship the Netherlands has shown between our two countries. I also welcome the deployment of gardaí at railway stations, which is a positive move. It was part of Fianna Fáil transport policy that we would seek the deployment of gardaí at rail...