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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Creative Europe Programme 2021-2027: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: They get the opportunity to network and make those relationships.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Creative Europe Programme 2021-2027: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Who is the contact in Ireland for that?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Creative Europe Programme 2021-2027: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Creative Europe does that at the desk.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Creative Europe Programme 2021-2027: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Is it also planting the seed of how important Europe is?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Creative Europe Programme 2021-2027: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: On that point, I have spent months as part of the Conference on the Future of Europe in Strasbourg. That is from where I am coming. The worrying part is that young people may feel disconnected from the whole European project and not realise the benefit that being part of Europe is for us. From what our guests are telling me - it is all news to me - there is significant opportunity in what...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Creative Europe Programme 2021-2027: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: When Creative Europe is delivering projects such as the one in west Cork to which reference was made, how much emphasis is given to the organisations that are delivering in terms of emphasising that this is part of a bigger picture of a creative Europe and nurturing that ethos? This is with regard to the concept that this is not just another music project we are part of, but that it is a very...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Creative Europe Programme 2021-2027: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: How does this manifest in a project?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Creative Europe Programme 2021-2027: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I get that. The artists will be very aware of what they are doing, why they are doing it and who is funding it. I am thinking beyond that to the audiences.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Creative Europe Programme 2021-2027: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: This exposure is exactly what I am talking about. We have become a little bit complacent about where we are and about the next generation's appreciation of being part of Europe. We saw what happened with Brexit.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Creative Europe Programme 2021-2027: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: May I ask a question?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Creative Europe Programme 2021-2027: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Creative Europe's programme for 2021 to 2027 was launched in May of last year. With regard to the size of projects funded by Creative Ireland, will the witnesses give an indication of where they start and what is the top end? Perhaps it is not a fair question and the witnesses cannot answer it,

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Creative Europe Programme 2021-2027: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the witnesses. I have to say the meeting has been educational. I am very excited because we need to promote the work Creative Europe is doing. We need to make our audiences, constituents, peoples and children more aware of the benefits of being part of Europe and we could not ask for a better avenue to nurture that than the work the witnesses do. I thank Ms Pathe, clerk to the...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Creative Europe Programme 2021-2027: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Where are those calls advertised?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Creative Europe Programme 2021-2027: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Hopefully through the committee, the witnesses will get many more calls after this meeting and my colleagues will be more aware of what they are doing. We will be able to tell our constituents in creative industries to jump on and give themselves a chance of some funding. I thank the witnesses for presenting. Hopefully we will have them back again soon to talk about some of the projects...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (19 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 141. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the importance of apprenticeships in society moving forward; the steps that his Department is taking to address this matter to increase staffing levels in areas left short since Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25094/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (19 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 182. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for the development of an educational setting (details supplied) in Cavan town as a hub for further education and training. [25106/22]

Working Group of Committee Chairmen: Public Policy Matters: Engagement with the Taoiseach (12 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: l thank the Taoiseach for meeting us. I chair the Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media. The big issue for our committee is the publication of the Future of Media Commission's report. Its publication is extremely important on a number of levels, not least for our public service broadcasters and for the print and online media at local, national and regional level as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Alcohol Sales (24 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 22. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the details of the extension of temporary legislation to ensure that the sale and consumption of alcohol in outdoor seating areas of pubs and restaurants can continue during the summer months; the steps that businesses need to take to avail of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25833/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (24 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 190. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of a sports capital appeal (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26403/22]

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

Niamh Smyth: 299. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will review an application (details supplied); if he will provide an update; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26173/22]