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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (24 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 874. To ask the Minister for Health when an operation will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38466/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (24 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 909. To ask the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied); the length of time the person has been waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38608/20]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: CLÁR Programme (24 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 1000. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of a CLÁR application by an organisation (details supplied); when a decision is likely; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38570/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 39. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a person (details supplied) has to resit an exam passed earlier in 2020; the person or body that pays the cost of doing the course; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38963/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 41. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39037/20]

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Business of Joint Committee (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I am delighted to welcome our guests here and I thank our members for attending. There are two items I want to address before we move on to today's agenda. On behalf of the committee, I extend our heartfelt condolences to Senator Micheál Carrigy on the recent passing of his mother, Mrs. Eilish Carrigy. I am sure members join me in offering those condolences. May she rest in peace. ...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on Irish Dance Sector: Discussion (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I would like to introduce the representatives from the Irish dancing organisations, Ms Carol Carberry and Dr. Orfhlaith Ní Bhriain. I thank them for being with us today; it is very much appreciated. I have a few housekeeping rules I need to go through first, so I ask them to bear with me. I request that all members sit only in the permitted seats and in front of available...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on Irish Dance Sector: Discussion (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I apologise but I have an important piece to read in respect of privilege. I remind members of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against any person outside the House, or an official, either by name or in such a way as to make him or her identifiable. I would like the witnesses to note that they are protected...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on Irish Dance Sector: Discussion (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I am sure members will have many questions for you but before we get to that point I give Dr. Ní Bhriain the opportunity to make her statement.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on Irish Dance Sector: Discussion (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Ms Ní Bhriain. I am sure there is a lot of enthusiasm in this room for the arguments she has made on behalf of Irish dance. The same can be said for other dance genres. I know of Born 2 Perform, for example, a contemporary jazz and hip-hop dance company that operates in a number of counties. I would make the point that there are other dance genres that are in the same...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on Irish Dance Sector: Discussion (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: Ms Carberry is absolutely right. Covid has brought a new appreciation for the simple things in life, such as school.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on Irish Dance Sector: Discussion (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: Dr. Ní Bhriain would probably like to come in on that too. I am mindful that we have ten minutes left and have got through only three members. I suggest that for the last ten minutes we allow the three members remaining to be called to ask their questions within two minutes. The ladies can take notes on the questions. I want to give Mr. Boylan an opportunity to engage with the...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on Irish Dance Sector: Discussion (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I am sure Deputy McGrath will show that to Deputy O'Sullivan, no problem at all. He will hardly be shy about it.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on Irish Dance Sector: Discussion (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: At this point, I will give Mr. Boylan an opportunity to contribute. He has been waiting patiently and listening very attentively. I am sure he has some suggestions to make from hearing the views of members. I will bring him in at this point if he is willing.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on Irish Dance Sector: Discussion (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. Boylan. Without being too hard on the ladies, we have three minutes to conclude, so I ask them to take just two minutes each to wrap up in response to the questions as best they can.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on Irish Dance Sector: Discussion (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: Mr. Boylan and Dr. Ní Bhriain have made a very strong and convincing case. It would be remiss of me not to mention Gavan Quigley, who is a dance teacher. His students wrote hundreds of letters and some of what was in those letters was very reflective of what the witnesses said today. Mr. Quigley teaches hip-hop, jazz and contemporary dance. The letters say that the performing arts...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Arts Council: Discussion (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I welcome, from the Arts Council, Professor Kevin Rafter and Ms Maureen Kennelly. The format of the meeting is that I will invite Professor Rafter to make his opening statement, which will be followed by questions from members of the committee. As the witnesses are aware, the committee will publish the opening statements on the website following the meeting. I would like them to note...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Arts Council: Discussion (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Professor Rafter. I invite Ms Kennelly to make her opening statement.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Arts Council: Discussion (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: That is fine.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Arts Council: Discussion (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: When Covid-19 first hit, the arts were left flummoxed as to what to do. Performing professional artists depend so much on live events, bums on seats and audience participation, whatever it might be. For that to suddenly disappear overnight was absolutely devastating. There has been a massive emphasis on online and virtual events and that is wonderful but I never want us to lose sight of...