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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Providers of Tourist Accommodation in Ireland: Discussion (29 Mar 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: The Government has been responding but I am curious about whether other changes should be made to the scheme.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Providers of Tourist Accommodation in Ireland: Discussion (29 Mar 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I am not sure who would like to respond to my question on culture.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Providers of Tourist Accommodation in Ireland: Discussion (29 Mar 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: The importance of that should not be underestimated. We should also first incentivise filming in the regions. The regional uplift policy was critical and I am aware that it was discussed at this committee. It is a question of the agencies liaising with Screen Ireland on the importance of the regional uplift.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Providers of Tourist Accommodation in Ireland: Discussion (29 Mar 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: We have had some discussion of short-term lets but I am reassured by the fact that over the next nine months, there will be a period to reflect on the concerns expressed by the committee, so I hope they will be addressed as part of that. I expect the Chair will probably offer his accommodation on Airbnb to Joe Biden's secret service in the coming months. The issue of career paths and...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Providers of Tourist Accommodation in Ireland: Discussion (29 Mar 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: As Senator Cassells said, there has been very active engagement. We are conscious of the impact that Covid-19 and the conflict in Ukraine have had on the tourism sector, and we have been very supportive. We will continue to engage in that dialogue. I am going to make a political point here that the witnesses will not be able to comment on. They may notice that the engagement in these...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Mar 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I welcome the announcement yesterday by the Minister, Deputy Harris, of the purchase of the old Waterford Glass site, subject to the approval of the governing body of South East Technological University, SETU. It will be a major footprint as part of the multi-campus SETU. Now that the Waterford campus is being developed, we look forward to the development of the Wexford campus. Things are...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Mar 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I wish to raise a rather unusual anomaly but one that I think will be of interest to Members of these Houses, that is, the revision of constituency boundaries to be carried out by the new Electoral Commission. As people will know, the commission has been set up and tasked with drawing up the new Dáil and European election boundaries. It has set a closing date of 10 May 2023 for...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Mar 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I join my colleague, Senator Murphy, in expressing concern around what is happening to our retail workers. Conor McMorrow prepared an excellent package for the "Prime Time" programme last night that showed some horrors, including the physical and verbal attacks faced by those who work in shops and service stations. I know this from talking to owners of convenience stores but also to people...

Seanad: Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (8 Mar 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy James Browne.

Seanad: Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (8 Mar 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Before we have the division, on this International Women's Day, I welcome the mother of our colleague and friend, Senator Hoey. Mrs. Elizabeth Hoey is in the Public Gallery. She is very welcome. I thank her for being here. It is nice, on International Women's Day, to have mum and daughter here in Leinster House. It is her first time here since Annie was elected as a Seanadóir. She...

Seanad: Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (8 Mar 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Amendments Nos. 2 and 3 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (8 Mar 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: When is it proposed to take Report Stage?

Seanad: Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (8 Mar 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Seachtain na Gaeilge: Ráitis (8 Mar 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Tá áthas orm a bheith páirteach le mo chomhghleacaithe chun Seachtain na Gaeilge a chomóradh. Níl mé líofa ach ba mhaith liom cúpla focal a rá. Cosúil le Paul Mescal, déanfaidh mé iarracht.

Seanad: Seachtain na Gaeilge: Ráitis (8 Mar 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Is ceart go ndéanfaimid ár dteanga agus ár gcultúr a cheiliúradh. Léiríodh an scannán is áille i mbliana i nGaeilge, is é sin “An Cailín Ciúin”. Guím gach rath ar fhoireann na scannáin sin sna seachtainí amach romhainn. Rinne an Rialtas cinneadh suntasach maidir le cainéal teilifíse do...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Mar 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I wish to be associated with the tributes paid by Senator Martin and Leas-Chathaoirleach to the late Congressmen Brian Donnelly on his contribution to Ireland generally, in particular in the context of the Donnelly visas and his and his family's support for the peace process and building relations between Ireland and the United States. I also want to praise my colleague, Senator Martin, who...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects (1 Mar 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I too welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke, and congratulate him on his important role. Unlike my colleague, I would certainly not describe him as hapless. He is well able to express opinions on a range of issues. While this matter relates to the transport brief, the Minister of State's role on EU affairs is pertinent given the importance of Rosslare Europort and the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects (1 Mar 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister of State for the response. I am grateful that the commitment is still very much there. Concerns were raised locally that there have been delays. This is certainly welcome. I had hoped the response might have given a more indicative timeframe as to where we are going with this, especially given that Iarnród Éireann and Rosslare Europort have now committed to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Mar 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Like my colleagues, I welcome the Bulgarian ambassador. We appreciate the support and solidarity that Bulgaria has given Ireland during the Brexit discussions and we want to extend that friendship. I also welcome the British ambassador and his team. Today is St. David's Day, and one of the countries the ambassador represents is Wales. Unlike Sarah Palin and Russia, I cannot quite see...