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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: The next questions were on tourism promotion and regional development, especially access through ports. As the Minister is aware, I have a particular interest in Rosslare.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: It is broader. Part of it relates------

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister. Having read the opening statement, we can see the Minister has comprehensively addressed the issues. I welcome the level of interest she has shown in this issue, which has been of concern to the committee. The fact that she met with Fair Plé and the other groups is very positive. We have had quite a number of witnesses before the committee who have expressed...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: Yes, in the sense of a greater understanding within the education system. I am also talking about music education, where we can provide the necessary supports to those who want to come forward and make complaints.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: It is important that, as a committee, we acknowledge the Minister's interest and work in this area.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: Yes. It has an impact, particularly given the shortage of hotel accommodation. We also need to look at the registration of short-term lettings.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Water Safety (31 May 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: The Minister of State is fortunate because she is from Waterford, where there are many fine beaches, just as we have in Wexford. We are coming into the summer season. Many more people are availing of our beaches and swimming is becoming more popular year round. However, the problem continues to arise around jet skis and small motorised vehicles. I am aware that legislation is in place...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Water Safety (31 May 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I recognise the Minister of State is taking this on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton. The response is quite clear nonetheless and my concern is the length of time this may take. There are incidents every summer and we hope none are too serious. There are certainly concerns that jet skiers come too close to swimmers, for example, and others cause a nuisance in some of our...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I welcome the ambassador of Sweden on behalf of the Fianna Fáil group. Sweden is a most beautiful country. I have managed to complete the Stockholm marathon twice-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I have also taken part in a unique Swedish political event, Almedalen Week, which takes place every summer and brings all the political parties in Sweden together to try to reach consensus around political issues. Some of the debate in Sweden around foreign policy and human rights is something useful that we could share. In this House, we have talked about how we should work more closely...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I am looking forward to seeing the record of this and reading this later.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: It is blockchain awareness week.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (31 May 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I move amendment No. 191: In page 87, between lines 32 and 33, to insert the following: “139QA.(1) Where an offence under any of the relevant statutory provisions has been committed by an undertaking and the doing of the acts that constituted the offence has been authorised, or consented to by, or is attributable to connivance or neglect on the part of, a person, being a director,...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (31 May 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I entirely understand there are legal difficulties and accept that the level of proof required in a criminal case to prove something beyond reasonable doubt is always going to be the case with regard to any criminal charge. I am afraid I have to respectfully dispute the Minister's assertion that this would be a matter of choice. There is not a barrier, as I read the legislation, that would...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (31 May 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: The Minister and her officials have engaged on all the other areas. It would be useful if some of the advice could be made available to us. I do not know what is possible. It would be good to discuss that advice with officials and see if there is a way around this. From some of the discussions we have had, amendments along these lines will be possible. Rather than getting into legal...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (31 May 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: On the basis of the very positive engagement we have had with the Minister and her officials, I am happy to withdraw the amendment.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (31 May 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 May 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister and her officials again. By the end of today, the Minister will have been in the Chamber for 16 hours dealing with many aspects of this Bill. We agreed not to subject it to a guillotine because of its importance and that we would go through the Bill. I would hope that during today's discussion that brevity and concise contributions would help. However, if we debate...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 May 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I have some sympathy for what Senator Warfield has outlined. What is important in this legislation is that, in as far as possible, it is technology-neutral because who knows what kind of technology the new media commission will be regulating in the years ahead. In terms of some of the challenges and opportunities that are presented within the metaverse, we already see children and young...