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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Coimisiún na Meán on the 2023 Work Programme (27 Sep 2023)

Niamh Smyth: Does Mr. Godfrey or any of the witnesses have any thoughts on the public service piece which he would like to share? I am mindful of the fact that we are coming to the conclusion of the meeting. Do the witnesses want to share any other thoughts they may have or on how this committee can support them in the work on which they embark?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Coimisiún na Meán on the 2023 Work Programme (27 Sep 2023)

Niamh Smyth: It was about public service broadcasting, the dint in public trust, the television licence and all of that, and the impact that will have.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Coimisiún na Meán on the 2023 Work Programme (27 Sep 2023)

Niamh Smyth: That concludes our business for the day. I thank all of the witnesses for being here, and wish them the best of luck in the work they do. We are depending on them. Everybody has mentioned the concerns we have, in particular around children, online safety and harmful content. We could go on, including in regard to our national broadcaster. There are big pieces of work for Coimisiún na...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Coimisiún na Meán on the 2023 Work Programme (27 Sep 2023)

Niamh Smyth: We will be very happy to support An Coimisiún na Meán in the work we do. I propose that we now suspend briefly to allow the witnesses to leave the room before we start our private session. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Coimisiún na Meán on the 2023 Work Programme (27 Sep 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I now go to Ms Hodnett. As my colleagues also alluded to, we did a huge amount of work on the work she will be embarking on. I am wondering about engaging with all of the platforms. Coimisiún na Meán has had good engagement. Will Ms Hodnett comment on her engagement with TikTok in particular?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Coimisiún na Meán on the 2023 Work Programme (27 Sep 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I have no doubt my colleagues will do that. There is one question we hear a lot in the public debate about AI, and how that will impact on our media and social media platforms. I know there are concerns, but it will bring positives as well. However, it is certainly something we need to think about planning for. Does the commission have any thoughts on how we might prepare for that?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (3 Oct 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 78. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence how it is proposed to strengthen the Reserve Defence Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42231/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (3 Oct 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 97. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for an outline of the strategies and improvements required to attract females to enlist in the Defence Forces and feel fully respected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42230/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies (3 Oct 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 198. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to review correspondence regarding cash not being taken at a State agency (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42405/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: State Bodies (3 Oct 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 245. To ask the Minister for Finance to review correspondence regarding cash not being taken at a State agency (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42403/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (3 Oct 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 288. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason that a child (details supplied) cannot get the transport to school that they so badly need; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42752/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (3 Oct 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 297. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to review a case urgently (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42217/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Correspondence (3 Oct 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 317. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to review correspondence (details supplied); if she will provide clarity on this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42477/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (3 Oct 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 423. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason that a person (details supplied) is waiting on their back payment for jobseeker’s allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42626/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (3 Oct 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 481. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42335/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services (3 Oct 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 556. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to review a case and correspondence (details supplied); if he can offer any further assistance in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42652/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (3 Oct 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 657. To ask the Minister for Health to review a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42627/23]

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: RTÉ Oversight and Long-Term Support and Funding: Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (4 Oct 2023)

Niamh Smyth: We have received apologies for Senator Warfield. I also wish to advise members of the formal substitutions for today's meeting. Senator Garret Ahearn is substituting for Senator Micheál Carrigy while Senator Marie Sherlock is substituting for Senator Annie Hoey. The meeting has been convened with the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to discuss the...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: RTÉ Oversight and Long-Term Support and Funding: Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (4 Oct 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the Minister very much for that opening statement. I will now turn to my colleagues, who have nine minutes each. I would appreciate it if they would stick to that. They may use their own discretion as to whether they want to make statements or ask questions but they should remember they only have nine minutes.