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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Arts Council Grant Management IT System: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: Mr. Falvey never knew. He had been told in 2018 that the cost was €2.8 million. All the time, the Department was working on that figure. The Department did not say that the figure had jumped until the then Minister asked the question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Arts Council Grant Management IT System: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: After the debacle in 2023, when we knew the system was not working and the then Minister answered questions in the Dáil, the Department was still working on the basis of the cost estimate of €2.8 million and nobody asked any questions about it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Arts Council Grant Management IT System: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: Is there a requirement on any of the agencies if something of concern is reported?

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (1 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 17. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government for an update on plans to introduce a new local infrastructure housing activation fund-type scheme; if such a scheme could be made available for the St. Waleran’s site in Gorey, County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35378/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (1 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 122. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the reported major build up and expansion of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, on Ireland's position regarding a potential threat to Taiwan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35357/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Agreements (1 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 126. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade as to whether Ireland supports the right of the Tibetan people to select and appoint their own religious leaders, including the next Dalai Lama; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35609/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (1 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 127. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will indicate if Ireland has raised the ongoing abuses of the Tibetan people by the Chinese Communist Party at any multilateral for a since his appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35610/25]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Policies (1 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 184. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government for an update on the Private Wires Policy; the likely date for publication; if legislation is planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35985/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (1 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 252. To ask the Minister for Finance for an update on the roll-out of the tax credit for unscripted television productions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36226/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Data (1 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 428. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the level of available film and television studio space in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36227/25]

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)

Malcolm Byrne: I will start in a positive sense by acknowledging the commitment of the Government, Minister and Minister of State to the arts and sport. I am happy with what the Minister has been saying about the basic income for artists. He is on the record saying it is a top priority. The Minister of State, Deputy McConalogue, outlined the very significant increase in sports capital, and we need...

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)

Malcolm Byrne: The Minister indicated he did consult with-----

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)

Malcolm Byrne: -----his officials. I appreciate there is always a question about whether his officials advise him or not. We do not have the outcome of the Niamh Brennan report. If the Niamh Brennan report finds that there are failings in the Department, does the Minister think there should be heads rolling in his 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)

Malcolm Byrne: I appreciate that. I also make the point that it is unprecedented that a second five-year term would not have been offered. As was indicated when the Arts Council was here before us, the board of the Arts Council – and the Minister could say they would say that – expressed confidence. It seems to be on the basis of this single incident that the Minister took the decision not...

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)

Malcolm Byrne: Is the Minister concerned about the fact that his Department essentially was not keeping a watching brief on what was going on? We heard last night about how the costs went from €2.8 million in 2018 to nearly €7 million.

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)

Malcolm Byrne: There is no evidence it would.

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)

Malcolm Byrne: The Minister said during his presentation to the committee that not all the costs can fall back on the Department and at some stage he looks forward to actors here appearing in places such as Netflix. He took a decision this year on the streaming levy. There was cross-party support on the committee and it was a recommendation of a report commissioned by Coimisiún na Meán to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Ceremonies (3 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 298. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the length of time it is taking from Irish citizenship ceremonies to when new citizens receive their certification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36782/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (3 Jul 2025)

Malcolm Byrne: 299. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for an update on a visa stamp 4 application by a person (details supplied); and if the case will be expedited. [36783/25]