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Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Local Authorities (7 Nov 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 1458. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development what plans are in place for derelict building (details supplied); if he will outline the monies allocated to same; to provide a timeline for works; what stage the authority is at presently; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47932/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Local Authorities (7 Nov 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 1459. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development what plans are in place for derelict building (details supplied); if she will outline monies allocated to same and a timeline for works; what stage they are presently at; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47933/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Hospital Services (9 Nov 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 15. To ask the Minister for Health to outline the investment and enhancement in services at a hospital (details supplied) since he assumed office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48127/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (9 Nov 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 125. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the measure his Department is taking to ensure affordable housing is provided in Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will provide an update on same. [48129/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (9 Nov 2023)

Niamh Smyth: 169. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government what schemes are provided by his Department to help first-time buyers in acquiring their new home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48128/23]

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: We are thrilled to have our guests with us. We have received apologies from Deputy Munster and Senator Hoey. The rest of my colleagues can introduce themselves as we go around the room. We have two separate sessions today to examine the topic of inclusion in sport. The first session is convened with pupils from St. Joseph’s Mercy Secondary School in Navan in County Meath to...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mya Doocey and Mia Galligan for the very comprehensive address to the committee. We now turn to questions from my colleagues. I invite Senator Cassells to go first as he has invited these lovely ladies in for this discussion.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Senator Warfield. Senator Carrigy has indicated and we are very close on time because it is being ordered by indication rather than rota. As we have five or ten minutes left, can the Senator be quick?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: If Senator Carrigy does not mind, I will give Deputy Andrews an opportunity to ask his question, if he has one, and the witnesses can answer all together.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: Do our guests have anything else they want to say?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I thank our guests very much; they have done the women of the country a huge service in their conversation, discussion and appearance here today based on their research and the facts they have revealed to the committee. The committee will take that on in its overall discussion about inclusion in sport. That concludes this session.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: This meeting has been convened to continue the committee's consideration of the topic of inclusion in sport. I warmly welcome our witnesses to committee room 1. From the Disabled Persons Organisation, DPO, Network I welcome Mr. Derek Maguire, president of Deaf Sports Ireland, and Dr. John Bosco Conama, who is also from the Irish Deaf Society. Mr. Maguire and Dr. Conama are joined online...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Ms Browne for that comprehensive opening statement on behalf of her organisation. I ask Ms Moustafa, on behalf of Sport Against Racism Ireland, SARI, to make her statement.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: Thank you, Ms Moustafa. I call Aidan Walsh on behalf of Sporting Pride Ireland.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Ms Carney. I will quickly move to my colleagues to whom the speaking rota has been circulated. I remind them each member has six minutes for questions and answers; it is up to them what way they wish to use that time.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I will pause Ms Browne there because Deputy O'Sullivan wants to get in for more questions.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: I call on Senator Warfield, not to speak about his football skills but to ask any question he may have of our witnesses.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: Does anyone else wish to come in on that?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: Ms Browne indicated she wants to say something.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Niamh Smyth: The Senator can leave and Ms Browne can still make her comments.