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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Impact of Covid-19 on the Entertainment Sector: Music Entertainment Association of Ireland (23 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. McGranaghan and call Deputy Mattie McGrath. If members wish to ask questions, I invite them to indicate. We are coming very close to the end of the session.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Impact of Covid-19 on the Entertainment Sector: Music Entertainment Association of Ireland (23 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I have given everyone an opportunity to speak. There will not be time for a second round but people had at least one opportunity to speak. I thank the witnesses for being here. I also thank Senator Eugene Murphy, who has been a champion for their organisation. He has done Trojan work in the background with the MEAI in the context of its convening its committee and making the presentation...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Impact of Covid-19 on the Entertainment Sector: Music Entertainment Association of Ireland (23 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: It is fair to say that this committee could do some work on that aspect and extrapolate on the basis of the information. As Mr. McGranaghan said, it must be acknowledged that the Minister has done Trojan work to champion the industry. I am sure, however, that she would welcome the opportunity to provide the relevant information to the committee and, ultimately, to the MEAI concerning the...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Business of Joint Committee (30 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I welcome everybody to our meeting. I have to deal with some housekeeping first, so I ask our guests to bear with me. Can I take it that the draft minutes of our latest public and private committee meeting held on Wednesday, 23 June 2021, are formally agreed and that there are no matters arising? Agreed.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Arts Venues and Theatres as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (30 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I welcome our guests to the meeting. I had hoped that at this stage in the year we might have been able to conduct the meeting in person but, unfortunately, it appears that we will continue to do things virtually for the foreseeable future. However, it is wonderful to have our guests here and we very much appreciate their attendance. They are all very busy people. This is a good...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Arts Venues and Theatres as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (30 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Ms Walsh and very much appreciate her sticking to the time allotted to her.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Arts Venues and Theatres as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (30 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. Kenny.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Arts Venues and Theatres as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (30 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Professor Rafter for the comprehensive overview of where the Arts Council is at and, more important, where our artists are at. As my colleagues are aware, they have three minutes each for questions and answers. This is not the long session we normally have and it is being cut a little short. I ask members to be mindful of this with regard to eliciting the answers they might want.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Arts Venues and Theatres as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (30 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: Who would the Deputy like to respond?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Arts Venues and Theatres as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (30 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I will interrupt at this point. I am conscious that we are going to run out of time again. If our guests do not mind, I will give another of our delegations an opportunity to respond to the question from the Deputy.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Arts Venues and Theatres as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (30 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I will now call on Deputy Mythen, who has three minutes.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Arts Venues and Theatres as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (30 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: The question was directed at Mr. Kenny first.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Arts Venues and Theatres as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (30 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: Perhaps Professor Rafter or Ms Kennelly would like to respond to that.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Arts Venues and Theatres as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (30 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: Does Mr. McGowan wish to respond?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Arts Venues and Theatres as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (30 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: Is Mr. Donnelly offering to contribute on this aspect?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Arts Venues and Theatres as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (30 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: Ms Walsh also wishes to contribute to this discussion.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Arts Venues and Theatres as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (30 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank all our guests for their contributions. I call Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan.