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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities in Arts and Culture: Discussion (16 Feb 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Is Deputy Munster happy with that?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities in Arts and Culture: Discussion (16 Feb 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the Senator. I thank the witnesses for their presentations. They have given new insight into the issues. I have a question for Mr. Naughton. He talked about the successful applicants for funding. Did he say 47% were successful?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities in Arts and Culture: Discussion (16 Feb 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Is that quite low?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities in Arts and Culture: Discussion (16 Feb 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. Naughton. I do not have any further questions. I thank the witnesses. I will make a point and then call Deputy Mythen again. I concur with what Mr. Naughton said. There has been substantial growth in arts centres and venues since the access funding became available. There has been more capital investment, infrastructure, and many more state-of-the-art buildings. Prior to...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities in Arts and Culture: Discussion (16 Feb 2022)

Niamh Smyth: That is a very good point.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities in Arts and Culture: Discussion (16 Feb 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the witnesses most sincerely for being with us today and sharing their experiences, thoughts and views. We will continue to advocate at government level and with the Department what the witnesses have brought to the committee today. Mr. Naughton said earlier this does not all lie with the Minister with responsibility for the arts. What other Minister did he mention?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities in Arts and Culture: Discussion (16 Feb 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Yes, the social protection aspect.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities in Arts and Culture: Discussion (16 Feb 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Message received loud and clear. I thank all of the witnesses.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council (24 Feb 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 17. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the current vacancies on the board of the Arts Council; the reason for these vacancies; when they will be filled; the process for filling these vacancies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10426/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Reports (24 Feb 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 32. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of the Future of Media Commission report; when it will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10427/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping (24 Feb 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 155. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the supports available to local authorities to combat littering and illegal dumping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10449/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Schemes (24 Feb 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 184. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of a warmer home grant application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10621/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (24 Feb 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 225. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; if he will request the National Driver Licence Service, NDLS, for an update on this licence renewal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10745/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (24 Feb 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 282. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will review an application by a person (details supplied) and ensure that the supporting documentation has been received as confirmed by An Post to the applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10617/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (24 Feb 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 283. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will review applications by persons (details supplied) and ensure that supporting documentation has been received as confirmed by An Post to the applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10618/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Feb 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 324. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; when their carer’s payment will be revised upwards to the full rate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10663/22]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Equality Issues (1 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 123. To ask the Taoiseach the progress made on the equality objectives of his Department specifically in relation to women. [11082/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Gender Equality (1 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 134. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress made on the equality objectives of his Department specifically in relation to women. [11071/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Schemes (1 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 142. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will review a case (details supplied); if he will provide clarity on the matter in relation to the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11681/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Equality Issues (1 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 158. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the progress made on the equality objectives of his Department specifically in relation to women. [11072/22]