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Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Hospitality Sector: Discussion (23 Mar 2021)

Ollie Crowe: I thank the Chair for facilitating my contribution this afternoon. I thank the representatives from the Vintners Federation of Ireland, the Licensed Vintners Association, the Restaurants Association of Ireland and the Irish Hotels Federation their excellent presentations. As Senator Cassells stated, the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Deputy Catherine...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2021)

Ollie Crowe: I want to address the decisions facing Cabinet tomorrow as it decides on the next steps with regard to the current level of restrictions.Like all Senators I am sure, I have received many representations on this issue in recent weeks and months. I recognise there is a difficult balancing act in easing restrictions while ensuring we avoid a fourth wave. The current level of restrictions,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (30 Mar 2021)

Ollie Crowe: I thank the Chairman, Dr. McGuinness, Mr. Parkinson and Mr. Vaughan for their contributions. I am not opposed to enhancing reporting requirements when the added value is clear but I believe that the added value is lacking in this Bill. Both Dr. McGuinness and Mr. Parkinson have made it clear to me that the reporting systems which are already in place are significant. Strengthening those...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (30 Mar 2021)

Ollie Crowe: If they want to come back in on my contribution I am happy to hear that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (30 Mar 2021)

Ollie Crowe: It is great Senator Garvey and Deputy O'Reilly are working together this week.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Apr 2021)

Ollie Crowe: I wish to raise the issue of the hospitality sector and the challenges it faces after an incredibly difficult 12 months. Those challenges include the obvious issues caused by Covid-19 and endless lockdowns. They also include challenges which have not received the same attention, in particular, the loss of skilled and experienced employees from the sector. This includes head chefs, senior...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Loan Guarantee Schemes Agreements (Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland) Bill 2021: Waiver of Pre-Legislative Scrutiny (20 Apr 2021)

Ollie Crowe: I thank the officials for the detailed briefing. The essential role the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland plays is clear. It has provided €1 billion in bank loan guarantee schemes to 8,000 businesses since the start of the pandemic. I note from the information provided that, despite last year's high figures, there is expected to be an increase in demand for the scheme this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Loan Guarantee Schemes Agreements (Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland) Bill 2021: Waiver of Pre-Legislative Scrutiny (20 Apr 2021)

Ollie Crowe: With the challenges in banking due to the recent announcements by KBC and Ulster Bank, will the role of the credit unions be enhanced?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Loan Guarantee Schemes Agreements (Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland) Bill 2021: Waiver of Pre-Legislative Scrutiny (20 Apr 2021)

Ollie Crowe: I think all members will echo Deputy Stanton's views. I welcome Mr. Hughes' comments. The large retailers are up 20%, and there will not be an SME or small business left if we leave it much longer. I take it that there is going to be a direction from the Department that click and collect will recommence in the first week of May. That would be very welcome, if Mr. Hughes can confirm that...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2021)

Ollie Crowe: This morning, I want to address the reopening of the hospitality sector. With many pubs having been closed for more than 400 days, it is important this reopening is done in a fair and equitable manner. In particular, traditional pubs, which do not serve food, should be given the same opportunity as the rest of the hospitality sector. I also believe it is important to have an all-Ireland...

Seanad: Business and Covid-19: Statements (30 Apr 2021)

Ollie Crowe: I thank the Tánaiste for attending. I send sincere best wishes to the people of India in particular, who are going through a very difficult time at the moment, and beyond. Any support the Government can give, must be given. It is important to acknowledge the substantial, unprecedented supports which the Tánaiste has outlined and which the Government has put in place, while also...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 May 2021)

Ollie Crowe: Over the next weeks Ireland will remove Covid-19 restrictions, steps which are very welcome. The reopening of libraries today is an especially significant reopening for so many people in communities throughout the State. The communities in Galway city, from Ballybane to Westside to the inner city, are looking forward to being able to attend a library in person, and to making full use of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Online Content Moderation: Discussion (12 May 2021)

Ollie Crowe: I thank our speakers, Ms Plunkett in particular. I had read and researched about the role of content moderator. It seems to be most challenging and difficult. As we have heard from the contributions, it is very upsetting. This is unacceptable. Will our guests speak about what they feel is the biggest factor in Facebook not making content moderators employees? Is it solely related to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Online Content Moderation: Discussion (12 May 2021)

Ollie Crowe: I thank Ms Crider. It is hard for me to understand a couple of those points. No more than Deputy O'Reilly's points, will the witnesses give a broader sense of the supports that are available? Surely there has to be more.

Seanad: Loan Guarantee Schemes Agreements (Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland) Bill 2021: Second Stage (17 May 2021)

Ollie Crowe: I thank the Minister of State for his detailed briefing and for his constant support for all Senators in this House. The Brexit impact loan scheme is very welcome and much needed. Obviously, it is too early to see the full impact of both Brexit and the challenges that have arisen in recent months. However, the early trade figures from this year certainly provide some indication in that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Online Content Moderation and Reactivation of Economy: Discussion (19 May 2021)

Ollie Crowe: I thank the Tánaiste for his attendance and time. The role of content moderator is very challenging. Ms Isabella Plunkett told the committee last week of the effect it had had on her personally and how it had started to have serious impacts on her life outside her job. She described the horrible dreams she has and the anguish it causes her, and stated she has had to take the step of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Online Content Moderation and Reactivation of Economy: Discussion (19 May 2021)

Ollie Crowe: I thank the Tánaiste for his reply.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Online Content Moderation and Reactivation of Economy: Discussion (19 May 2021)

Ollie Crowe: I do not think it is appropriate for the Chair of an Oireachtas committee to criticise a senior Minister when he is not at the meeting. I welcome the Tánaiste's comments on the return of indoor dining in early July. It is vital that happens as soon as it is safe to do so. Will the Tánaiste confirm this will happen if more than 80% of the population have been vaccinated by the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Online Content Moderation and Reactivation of Economy: Discussion (19 May 2021)

Ollie Crowe: The guidelines the Department will issue for the reopening of the hospitality sector on outdoor dining and hotels. I spoke to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform yesterday about the wage subsidy scheme. As a person involved in business myself, I tried to outline how vital it is. I welcome the Tánaiste's positive comments and I would greatly appreciate if he could speak to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Online Content Moderation and Reactivation of Economy: Discussion (19 May 2021)

Ollie Crowe: I thank the Tánaiste.