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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I thank the witnesses for coming here today and I admire their bravery in tackling this heinous behaviour. It really is disturbing. Can the witnesses from Comhaltas expand on their statement that the pace of change is slow and there can be a reluctance to accept new norms of society? Why is this the case? They emphasised the role that bystanders have to play to call out discriminatory...

Seafood Taskforce Final Report: Statements (9 Dec 2021)

Johnny Mythen: One of the things that sticks out in this report and the Common Fisheries Policy is the phrase "level playing field". Where is this mythical level playing field when it comes to the Irish fishing fleet? No other nation had imposed upon it a 15% reduction in its fishing quotas, which will lead to the loss of up to €43 million per year. No other nation was asked to decommission a...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Johnny Mythen: Do the witnesses believe the Minister should make sure to include in all public arts funding contracts statutory binding conditions to address gender-based harassment, discrimination and sexual harassment? I would welcome the witnesses' opinion on this and on whether it would be part of their campaign.

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (Extension of Notice Periods) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 Dec 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I thank the Simon Communities, which provide a vital service to people experiencing homelessness throughout Ireland and, in particular, in my own area of the south-east region since 2004. Their unwavering commitment to justice and equality and to protecting some of the most vulnerable people at risk in our communities cannot be underestimated. These pillars of equality and justice are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (14 Dec 2021)

Johnny Mythen: 187. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to a document prepared by Iarnród Éireann which states that Iarnród Éireann could return the Wexford-Waterford rail line for approximately €12 to €15 million; the plans that are in place for the use of the rail line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61315/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (14 Dec 2021)

Johnny Mythen: 245. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the financial supports offered to SMEs in the hospitality and events sector will also apply to travel SMEs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61183/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (14 Dec 2021)

Johnny Mythen: 581. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children in County Wexford awaiting a first-time assessment for occupational therapy services; the breakdown of waiting time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61300/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (14 Dec 2021)

Johnny Mythen: 582. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children in County Wexford awaiting physiotherapy services; the breakdown of waiting time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61301/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (14 Dec 2021)

Johnny Mythen: 583. To ask the Minister for Health the number of ambulance call-outs in 2021 to date in County Wexford; the average call out times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61302/21]

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Key Priorities and Legislation of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media: Discussion (24 Nov 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I thank the Minister and the Minister of State. Their Department's sectors are, arguably, the most volatile and at risk from the Covid-19 restrictions. Many who make their living in the areas of tourism, hospitality and entertainment experience work conditions that are often unstable and precarious. A recent survey by the Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland, MEAI, found that...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Key Priorities and Legislation of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media: Discussion (24 Nov 2021)

Johnny Mythen: The Minister referred to the €25 million she has budgeted for a pilot basic income guarantee scheme for 2022. What is the progress on the scheme? What criteria are used to define an artist and what is the basis for paying money out?

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (24 Nov 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I thank the Minister of State. This is very welcome and needed. After nearly two years, it is only recently that sport has kind of opened up. I would like to get the exact figure on the national lottery as well, particularly what it does and how much it takes in. What proportion of its money did it give to Sport Ireland? Will the Minister of State send me the specifics for Wexford? ...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (24 Nov 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I was asked about funding and told that the organisation has received no funding whatever in any year. It is a serious sport and it is probably in every parish in Ireland. It also helps children with autism etc. As I said, it often produces top-class jockeys, and this is where they start. It is their first experience in dealing with horses.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Elimination of Abuse Towards Referees, Officials and Players in Sport: Discussion (1 Dec 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I thank all the witnesses for attending. Deputy O'Sullivan mentioned women in sport. Maggie Farrelly was mentioned as having made history. I would also mention Michelle O'Neill from Wexford. She became the first Irish referee to officiate at the Olympic Games, which was great. As we are approaching the end of the meeting, most questions have been asked. The representative of the Irish...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Elimination of Abuse Towards Referees, Officials and Players in Sport: Discussion (1 Dec 2021)

Johnny Mythen: Not yet. I have a final question. The role of parents in tackling this problem has not been mentioned. Do the witnesses consider it would be a good idea to create a parents against harassment committee or steering group where parents could be invited to take part in conversations and in finding solutions, particularly in clubs? I find particularly with under-age players that the parents...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges facing Women in Sport: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I agree with Senator Cassells's critique of the response of the IRFU. It was absolutely dismissive in tone and did not help the situation. In his briefing document, the Minister of State outlined that 45 NGBs would receive funding as part of the investment in women's sport. Is it possible to get a breakdown of this list to see where the money went and how much went to each NGB? Does he...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges facing Women in Sport: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I thank our witnesses. Many of the questions have been asked already, but I would like to explore the toolkit concept that was referred to. Who rolls this out? How many sports have availed of it? What is imperative for our witnesses and their organisations is the composition of the national governing boards. Are additional measures such as gender quotas warranted in that regard? I have...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges facing Women in Sport: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I know when I was involved with my local rugby club it formed a crèche and women were able to play as a result. Are there similar ideas out there?

Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Second Stage (19 Jan 2022)

Johnny Mythen: What we in this House need to understand is a sense of deep loss that a person experiences when they cannot access their own records. There is a huge loss, a feeling of not being a whole person, that they constantly carry inside them. We have all been very struck by the sense of belonging that a person gets when they access their own records. The right to identity is a fundamental human...