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

Niamh Smyth: Before I move on, does Ms O’Connor have any research to hand on how women who are referees feel when participating in that role?

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

Niamh Smyth: It would be interesting to see if that is one of the barriers that has prevented so many women taking part because we got some idea from some of the organisations of the very low numbers participating, which they have done there. Ms Stapleton may have some insight on this issue.

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

Niamh Smyth: Finally, has Sport Ireland any research to show if women who take on that role feel safe in such participation? Have they experienced any hostility or lack of respect because that certainly has been the case for some men and it has to be the experience also of some of those women who take on this role? Is there any research to identify that?

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

Niamh Smyth: If it is possible in the future and if any research has been done, it would be very interesting to hear about that. Does Dr. May wish to come in here briefly?

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

Niamh Smyth: I suppose many of our meeting participants are familiar with Maggie Farrelly and the significant achievements she has had as a female referee in County Cavan and further afield.

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

Niamh Smyth: Does Dr. May have any comments on this question?

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

Niamh Smyth: Finally, Ms Stapleton wants to have the last word on this.

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

Niamh Smyth: I thank Ms Stapleton, and I thank Deputy Andrews for his line of questioning. I thank the three witnesses, who have made insightful and comprehensive presentations on a topic that has very broad appeal among committee members. I thank the members for their participation. This is the end of this term’s committee hearings. It thank the witnesses for their deep engagement with the...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (19 Jan 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 76. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the most recent occasion on which the IDA visited counties Cavan, Monaghan and Meath; the number of new jobs that have been created by the IDA in the past 12 months; the steps it is taking to attract companies to the counties; the success it has had with the strategy for the counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (19 Jan 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 296. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence from a person (details supplied); if he will review the issue raised in paragraph two; if he will examine the matter and provide clarity on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63064/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Primary Medical Certificates (19 Jan 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 309. To ask the Minister for Finance if correspondence will be reviewed in relation to a primary medical certificate appeal by a person (details supplied); the status of the appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63559/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (19 Jan 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 618. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if he will provide an update on these matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63090/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (19 Jan 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 619. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if he will provide an update on these matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63092/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (19 Jan 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 660. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will review an urgent passport application in the case of a person (details supplied); if same will be expedited based on medical needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1788/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Applications (19 Jan 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 626. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) in relation to a visa; if assistance can be provided on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63182/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (19 Jan 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 711. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will review correspondence from a person (details supplied); if she will increase the funding for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63168/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 Jan 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 12. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on plans for a pandemic bonus for front-line public sector workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2541/22]