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

Malcolm Byrne: How many have done that?

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

Malcolm Byrne: Will the witnesses address the content levy?

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

Malcolm Byrne: I am conscious that I am over time. I ask for a brief response on the content levy and how the witnesses envisage it operating. It would be useful to inform our debates.

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

Malcolm Byrne: The AVMSD provides for a content levy to be introduced on streaming services here with a view to supporting independent production in Ireland and possibly partnering with some of the companies that the witnesses are working with in the audiovisual sector. From their perspective, how do they think that would best operate? If we legislate or provide for this content levy to be introduced, how...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 May 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I join my colleague, Senator O'Loughlin, in calling for a debate on the World Meteorological Organization's annual report on the state of the climate. Yesterday evening, I had the opportunity to read elements of the report. In many ways, it does not tell us anything new other than clearly emphasising the seriousness of the threats we continue to face. It is important that in these Houses...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 May 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I am open to all opportunities.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 May 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I am perfectly open to all energy opportunities, including hydrogen and fusion. Let us explore whatever is coming down the line, but it should be an open debate. One of those coastal communities I will mention is Courtown-Riverchapel. I pay tribute to the local Riverchapel Community Complex group. It has worked very hard, its chair Mr. Craig Lang in particular, and in the context of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 May 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I echo the compliments to the Cathaoirleach and the staff at the Seanad on the address by US Congressman Richie Neal and the warm welcome that was extended to him by this House. I compliment the Cathaoirleach on his ongoing engagement with the United States. Yesterday's interaction was important. I also welcome the decision to allow temporary associate membership to PDFORRA of the Irish...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 May 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: We are seeing the ongoing repression of human rights in Hong Kong, in Tibet and of other minorities. Yet, the images that have now emerged of the Uyghur community are particularly frightening. I ask again that this House communicate those messages to the Minister for Foreign Affairs in order that he in turn communicate them to the Chinese ambassador. Once again, we should express our...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 May 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I endorse the principle of what Senator Sherlock is trying to achieve, but the practicalities of how it will operate present a challenge. I wonder if this would not be better serviced in the area of codes that can be drawn up. Part of it is also going to be about encouraging radio stations to take action. As she mentioned, quite a number of them have done that. One of the difficulties is...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 May 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: There is no difficulty, in that we all agree with what the amendment is trying to achieve, but it comes back to the fact that a broadcaster is competing with a streamer. I just happened to look up the Top 10 charts at the moment and they are predominantly dominated by men. Harry Styles is in it and Elton John is even in there. The difficulty is that if we enforce a rule to the effect that...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 May 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister and her officials again. By the end of today, the Minister will have been in the Chamber for 16 hours dealing with many aspects of this Bill. We agreed not to subject it to a guillotine because of its importance and that we would go through the Bill. I would hope that during today's discussion that brevity and concise contributions would help. However, if we debate...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 May 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I have some sympathy for what Senator Warfield has outlined. What is important in this legislation is that, in as far as possible, it is technology-neutral because who knows what kind of technology the new media commission will be regulating in the years ahead. In terms of some of the challenges and opportunities that are presented within the metaverse, we already see children and young...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 May 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: Amendment No. 170 is a fairly simple amendment to ensure that in the maintenance of the register, unless somebody is deemed to be responsible for online safety at a named service, then questions must arise. We are requiring a company to set out very clearly its address, the nature of its business and so on for designation purposes. This amendment proposes that the company must also give...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 May 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I move amendment No. 170: "In page 81, between lines 30 and 31, to insert the following: “(c) contact details of the person or persons designated as responsible for online safety at the named service.”."

Seanad: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (26 May 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: First, I apologise for the absence of our party’s spokesperson, Senator Crowe, for whom I am deputising.We are very happy to support this Bill, which is part of the Minister of State's legislative programme and an area of priority. It speaks to the fact that we believe that where there is fair competition, it will benefit the consumer. Fianna Fáil, as a pro-business party and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Water Safety (31 May 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: The Minister of State is fortunate because she is from Waterford, where there are many fine beaches, just as we have in Wexford. We are coming into the summer season. Many more people are availing of our beaches and swimming is becoming more popular year round. However, the problem continues to arise around jet skis and small motorised vehicles. I am aware that legislation is in place...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Water Safety (31 May 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I recognise the Minister of State is taking this on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton. The response is quite clear nonetheless and my concern is the length of time this may take. There are incidents every summer and we hope none are too serious. There are certainly concerns that jet skiers come too close to swimmers, for example, and others cause a nuisance in some of our...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I welcome the ambassador of Sweden on behalf of the Fianna Fáil group. Sweden is a most beautiful country. I have managed to complete the Stockholm marathon twice-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I have also taken part in a unique Swedish political event, Almedalen Week, which takes place every summer and brings all the political parties in Sweden together to try to reach consensus around political issues. Some of the debate in Sweden around foreign policy and human rights is something useful that we could share. In this House, we have talked about how we should work more closely...