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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Update on Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Department of Culture, Communications and Sport (2 Jul 2025)

Alan Kelly: I just wanted to acknowledge what the Secretary General said yesterday. We are very short on time and we are going to have a very short period for a second round of questions, because we have full attendance today. I will not repeat questions that have been asked. Is there a delegation order in place for the Minister of State or is that just being done?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Update on Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Department of Culture, Communications and Sport (2 Jul 2025)

Alan Kelly: I know and I accept that. With regard to cultural institutions the Minister stated in his presentation: "But noting that these are mainly in Dublin, it is also hugely important to me that we support investment in both the physical infrastructure cultural and arts venues in regional locations ...". This is refreshing and I support it. My two children are involved in acting and drama at the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Update on Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Department of Culture, Communications and Sport (2 Jul 2025)

Alan Kelly: What about the current funding for the small groups I just spoke about?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Update on Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Department of Culture, Communications and Sport (2 Jul 2025)

Alan Kelly: I have two questions for the Minister of State. I am not sure whether I am saying this in jest but is he dealing with the Ryder Cup or is the Minister?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Update on Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Department of Culture, Communications and Sport (2 Jul 2025)

Alan Kelly: It is more to do with the fact that it is the Minister's back yard. Anyway, I will put these questions to the Minister for State. I know a director has been appointed and I very much support the person, as he is a good choice. Where are we at regarding the planning for the Ryder Cup with all the various components? My second question is on an issue that the committee has agreed to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Update on Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Department of Culture, Communications and Sport (2 Jul 2025)

Alan Kelly: What stage are they at?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Update on Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Department of Culture, Communications and Sport (2 Jul 2025)

Alan Kelly: We have to be brief, colleagues. I call Deputy Brennan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Update on Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Department of Culture, Communications and Sport (2 Jul 2025)

Alan Kelly: Deputy, it is time, if you want an answer.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Update on Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Department of Culture, Communications and Sport (2 Jul 2025)

Alan Kelly: Deputy O'Sullivan has not spoken yet.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Update on Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Department of Culture, Communications and Sport (2 Jul 2025)

Alan Kelly: We are under pressure.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Update on Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Department of Culture, Communications and Sport (2 Jul 2025)

Alan Kelly: I thank the Minister of State. I had to give Deputy O'Sullivan a bit of latitude as he had not spoken yet. We need to get back to rapid-fire. I call Senator Ahearn.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Update on Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Department of Culture, Communications and Sport (2 Jul 2025)

Alan Kelly: The Senator has 25 seconds left.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Update on Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Department of Culture, Communications and Sport (2 Jul 2025)

Alan Kelly: What is the Department's timeline for this and could the committee bring people in?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Update on Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Department of Culture, Communications and Sport (2 Jul 2025)

Alan Kelly: Will it be back in Screen Ireland or will it be a new entity? We will probably have to diversify.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Update on Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Department of Culture, Communications and Sport (2 Jul 2025)

Alan Kelly: I might liaise with the Department-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Update on Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Department of Culture, Communications and Sport (2 Jul 2025)

Alan Kelly: -----on how to go about that because it is a sector with huge capacity.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Update on Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Department of Culture, Communications and Sport (2 Jul 2025)

Alan Kelly: We have covered everything in the Department. I thank the Minister, the Minister of State and all the officials for attending. We will go into private session. We are under severe time pressure and have a significant issue, which has just come in, to discuss with a few other matters.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: General Scheme of the Guardianship of Infants (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (1 Jul 2025)

Alan Kelly: I thank David for coming in and I am sorry for his loss. His advocacy has been incredible and there is no doubt the law is going to change. This is just about ensuring we get it pristine and right. This is what this format is for. I was taken by several of the submissions. These can sometimes be quite technical, and sometimes it is about the order in which things happen too. Many of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: General Scheme of the Guardianship of Infants (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (1 Jul 2025)

Alan Kelly: The legislation has a specific timeline. Is Mr. French's concern here that someone could go to a higher court and try to interrupt this process or stop the clock from starting?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: General Scheme of the Guardianship of Infants (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (1 Jul 2025)

Alan Kelly: I am trying to tease out if Mr. French has specific concerns.