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

Ciarán Cannon: This meeting has been convened on the topic of the development of local community arts - policy-making and funding - with officials from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and representatives from the Arts Council, the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, the National Campaign for the Arts and Create Ireland, which is Ireland's national development agency for...

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

Ciarán Cannon: I thank the witnesses for their statements.

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

Ciarán Cannon: And about the resources as well?

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

Ciarán Cannon: Good.

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

Ciarán Cannon: Finally, we have Deputy Andrews.

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

Ciarán Cannon: Every possible question I might have asked has already been asked and answered very comprehensively.

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

Ciarán Cannon: No, east Galway. I thank all the representatives for the work they do in sustaining and nurturing the arts at all levels, be it those who act as ambassadors for Ireland, tour internationally and represent us so well, right down to those who are creating that ecosystem. I think Mr. McGlynn mentioned the word "ecosystem", which is so important if those kind of artists are to emerge in future....

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2023)

Ciarán Cannon: Two weeks ago, I tabled a number of questions to all 15 Departments asking about their use of ChatGPT and other AI platforms. Having received responses from all Departments, I have serious concerns about the inconsistency of approach across them. 3 o’clock Some have acknowledged that they are using the platform, others have used it in the past and have ceased using it, while...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (11 May 2023)

Ciarán Cannon: 18. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the reinstatement of the Turoe Stone in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22152/23]

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (25 May 2023)

Ciarán Cannon: Those of us who live in east Galway know what a very special place it is. It is a place which exhibits the very best of rural Ireland and where community really matters. We do not reminisce about the spirit of the meitheal; we experience and live the meitheal every day of our lives. Noel Treacy embodied that spirit and worked throughout his career to protect and nurture it. Noel was born...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (24 May 2023)

Ciarán Cannon: I thank all the witnesses for their very powerful and informative testimony. I have encountered Ms Conway and her work before. She tells really compelling individual stories of people who have a disability who are seeking to be included in the world of arts and culture and creativity. That should not jeopardise the very worthwhile and well-deserved support they get from the State. The...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (24 May 2023)

Ciarán Cannon: Do our arts officers in each local authority need to have a specific remit or role to play?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (1 Jun 2023)

Ciarán Cannon: Our Government is doing wonderful work in rolling out public transport options, both in urban and rural settings: the Bus Connects scheme in urban areas and Connecting Ireland in rural areas. However, there is a major inequity that needs to be addressed. Let us take, for example, the town of Loughrea in County Galway. It has a population approaching 6,000 people. Its only public transport...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Data (23 May 2023)

Ciarán Cannon: 145. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if it is possible to determine the number of Irish citizens that are resident in Northern Ireland; and if so, if the number of those citizens that hold Irish passports can also be determined. [24117/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Data (23 May 2023)

Ciarán Cannon: 146. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if it is possible to determine the number of Irish citizens that are resident in England, Scotland and Wales; and if so, if the number of those citizens that hold Irish passports can also be determined. [24118/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (23 May 2023)

Ciarán Cannon: 147. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of Irish citizens living in the United States that have secured citizenship through the foreign birth registration process. [24119/23]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2023)

Ciarán Cannon: In April 2021 we commenced the all-island rail review to develop a strategy for the planning and provision of an enhanced rail network across the whole island of Ireland. Over two years later we still do not have the findings of that review, which have yet to be published. The Taoiseach will be aware that there was a recent and significant investment announcement in the town of Athenry,...

Our Rural Future Policy: Statements (14 Jun 2023)

Ciarán Cannon: To paraphrase Mark Twain, rumours of the demise of rural Ireland are greatly exaggerated. I was born and raised in rural Ireland as were many previous generations of my family. I remain living there. Yes, there are still issues that we need to face up to and resolve and they are going to require investment and commitment. However, every time I go home to rural east Galway I sense nothing...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Ciarán Cannon: A question was asked earlier about whether or not RTÉ intends to establish a register of external interests and a register of participation in external events. RTÉ is, hopefully, about to undergo a process of forensic and deep reform. Tim Davie, when he was appointed director general of the BBC, which was going through similar but maybe not as difficult a challenge, said "Trust in...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2023)

Ciarán Cannon: When auditors are doing an audit they will perhaps contact the chief financial officer or a department head if they come across a particular matter about which they are somewhat confused or mystified, in an attempt - one would think - to resolve it before it was escalated to anybody higher. Did Deloitte, prior to 17 March, when the audit chair was alerted, contact Mr. Collins or anybody in...