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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Screen Ireland (22 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Senator Malcolm Byrne for that question. We are also joined now by Deputy Griffin. Before we go to the Deputy I have a few observations. Screen Ireland is coming to the end of its strategic plan for 2016 to 2020. While it can be more difficult to be reflective and critical, I must ask a tough question about meeting those goals and objectives. Are there areas that Screen Ireland...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Screen Ireland (22 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I appreciate that.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Screen Ireland (22 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: In her comments earlier, Ms Finnegan spoke about the trade mission abroad some time ago, meeting with global streamers and production companies and how that was hugely successful. While Ireland is of course an attractive place to come, apart from tax incentives I am curious as to what is the big attraction about Ireland.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Screen Ireland (22 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: Were I to ask Ms Finnegan what are Ireland's weaknesses, could she tell me? For example, what would put off global producers from coming to Ireland?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Screen Ireland (22 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Ms Bergin and Ms Finnegan. I will now hand over to my colleague, Deputy Griffin, who I am sure has questions, comments and observations for the witnesses.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Screen Ireland (22 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Deputy Griffin for his question. I thank the ladies. That brings us to the end of our session today. I thank them for being with us. It is always more difficult to do these things remotely than doing it in person. I wish Ms Bergin the very best of luck in her new role. We hope we will have Ms Bergin back shortly when she is more settled into the position to get a flavour of...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing the Coach Tourism Transport Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (22 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I have some housekeeping to get through, but I am sure everyone will bear with me. We convened this meeting with representatives of the Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland, CTTC, to discuss the challenges faced by its members as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. I live beside the premises of a well-known company called Sillan Tours. I am sure the witnesses are familiar with it...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing the Coach Tourism Transport Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (22 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. Barton. He gave a strong and detailed overview of the situation and of the CTTC's wishes in the context of the upcoming budget. I hand over to my colleagues now to allow them the opportunity to tease out these ideas a little more. I call Deputy Munster.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing the Coach Tourism Transport Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (22 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. Buckley for that reply. I will now move on, if that is okay. The next speaker is Senator Malcolm Byrne.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing the Coach Tourism Transport Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (22 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: Is Deputy Fitzpatrick happy with the responses?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing the Coach Tourism Transport Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (22 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: Yes.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing the Coach Tourism Transport Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (22 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the witnesses. I am sorry Mr. McGinley did not get in. The witnesses gave a very comprehensive account of the impact of Covid-19 on their business. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae was here. He was waiting patiently to ask some questions. He may have spoken with Mr. Buckley during the week. Unfortunately, he has had to go to the Dáil Chamber as he is speaking in a debate, but he...

Afghanistan Crisis: Statements (29 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I compliment the Minister on the leadership he has shown during this awful situation and humanitarian crisis. He has shown great leadership in enabling the citizens of Afghanistan who live in fear and are traumatised to see a pathway out. It was lovely to hear the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Deputy O'Gorman, talking about the various programmes. He...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (28 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 106. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he plans to legislate to grant a further extension to planning permissions for residential housing delayed by Covid-19 and by building supply issues; if he has estimated the numbers of such permissions due to expire without completion in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46345/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (28 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 151. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when income eligibility limits for social housing will be increased in counties Cavan and Monaghan given existing limits are low and unrealistic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46346/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: EU Programmes (28 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 311. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on the PEACE PLUS cross-Border EU programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46666/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (28 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 467. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details suppled) had to pay for school transport given that Bus Éireann informed them that it did not have a bus for three days. [46545/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (28 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 501. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long on illness benefit enhancements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46268/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 612. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) can obtain a Covid-19 vaccination certificate in Ireland after being vaccinated in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45997/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services (28 Sep 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 616. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) cannot get an appointment for a primary care certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46027/21]