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Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Further Revised) (14 Jul 2021)

Johnny Mythen: There is €50 million in extra supports but the increase is only €38.2 million. Where is the €11.8 million?

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Further Revised) (14 Jul 2021)

Johnny Mythen: Given that the legislation required to transfer the National Symphony Orchestra from RTÉ to the National Concert Hall has not progressed, is the true figure for the national cultural institutions under subhead B5 €15 million, with €8 million of that set to be transferred to RTÉ to fund the orchestra?

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Further Revised) (14 Jul 2021)

Johnny Mythen: Is the figure €15 million?

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Further Revised) (14 Jul 2021)

Johnny Mythen: Is €8 million is going to RTÉ to fund the orchestra?

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Further Revised) (14 Jul 2021)

Johnny Mythen: It is only €8 million. It is not €15 million.

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Further Revised) (14 Jul 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I thank the Minister of State. Following on from Deputy Griffin's analysis of the situation, we all know that capital grants are very important. Very often they involve all-weather pitches, which are invaluable in our climate. An increase in funding is needed. As the Minister of State is aware, these are very good projects. In my area, a new hockey pitch is being developed. There are...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Further Revised) (14 Jul 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I have a quick question for the Minister. Since 2017, the arts and culture budget was increased by €124.5 million while the Gaeltacht budget was only increased by €16.5 million in the same period. As a result, bodies such as Foras na Gaeilge and Údarás na Gaeltachta are being further disadvantaged compared to their English-language counterparts in culture promotion...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Jul 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I will be brief. I thank Ms O'Sullivan and Professor Crowley. I commend Ms O'Sullivan on her bravery and determination in following up her cause. It is good to see young people taking up this type of initiative and Ms O'Sullivan is an example to all young people in the country. How important is it to have a go-to support service for young people who have gone through an experience similar...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Jul 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I thank the commissioner, Ms Inman Grant, and Mr. Dagg for taking the time to speak to us this morning. I know their schedules are busy so I thank them very much. I will take the opportunity to ask three quick questions. Some questions have already been asked so I will try to ask different ones. During our discussions, some stakeholders have made strong suggestions regarding a...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: General Scheme of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Jul 2021)

Johnny Mythen: Will Mr. Dagg give a quick example of the process involved with a complaint in Australia?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (27 Jul 2021)

Johnny Mythen: 247. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the masterplan for Rosslare Port; the timeframe for publication of the report and subsequent actions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40625/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (27 Jul 2021)

Johnny Mythen: 248. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status on the CIÉ report on the railway between Rosslare and Waterford; the date for publication of the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40626/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (27 Jul 2021)

Johnny Mythen: 479. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when he will sign off on the flood relief scheme for Enniscorthy, County Wexford; the progress of this work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40627/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Heritage Sites (27 Jul 2021)

Johnny Mythen: 590. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his Department has considered making the entirety of Vinegar Hill, County Wexford a protected national heritage site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40628/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (27 Jul 2021)

Johnny Mythen: 721. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the average length of time spent on the social housing list County Wexford; the plans to reduce these times; the number on the social housing list for each of the past 12 months and each month of 2021 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40619/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (27 Jul 2021)

Johnny Mythen: 722. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of affordable homes that were built in County Wexford in 2020 and to date in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40620/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (27 Jul 2021)

Johnny Mythen: 723. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of social houses that were built in County Wexford by Wexford County Council in 2020 and to date in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40621/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (27 Jul 2021)

Johnny Mythen: 724. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of houses that have been obtained by Wexford County Council through the enhanced leasing scheme in 2020; the cost of these leases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40622/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (27 Jul 2021)

Johnny Mythen: 725. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of applicants for Rebuilding Ireland home loans in County Wexford in 2020; the number that have been successful; the number that have been refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40623/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (27 Jul 2021)

Johnny Mythen: 726. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the funding allocated for housing adaptation grants to Wexford County Council for 2020; the amount of funding drawn down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40624/21]