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Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Future of Public Service Broadcasting and Impact of Covid-19 on the Media Sector: Discussion (11 Nov 2020)

Fintan Warfield: With respect to all of the witness, my time may be taken up with questions to Mr. Lynch. I want first to ask about RTÉ's plans around streaming and the RTÉ player, which is mentioned in some of the documents send to the committee. I use the RTÉ player on Apple TV. I am familiar with its intricacies, particularly in terms of live television. How can RTÉ better compete...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Future of Public Service Broadcasting and Impact of Covid-19 on the Media Sector: Discussion (11 Nov 2020)

Fintan Warfield: Mr. Lynch mentioned the growth in online viewing figures. How long does he anticipate RTÉ will continue scheduling the traditional transmission of television programmes? Is RTÉ prepared for the associated fall-off in revenue when that ceases? I doubt that the RTÉ player makes much money. TG4 recently launched a really good player on the Apple TV app. I downloaded it this...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Future of Public Service Broadcasting and Impact of Covid-19 on the Media Sector: Discussion (11 Nov 2020)

Fintan Warfield: We would all do well to consider the mixed funding model in the context of the dramatically falling revenue. There is a risk of losing editorial control in light of the need for commercial revenue. The committee will probably need to have a bigger conversation about the two-stream funding model in the future.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Consumer Rights (17 Nov 2020)

Fintan Warfield: I thank the Acting Chairman. I also thank the Cathaoirleach for eventually selecting this matter, which has been submitted every week since we resumed this term. I am glad to finally seek action on the issue of mobile home caravan parks and, in particular, the need for regulation and legislation that would ensure fit-for-purpose contracts between mobile home park operators and those who...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Consumer Rights (17 Nov 2020)

Fintan Warfield: I thank the Minister of State. The issue here is that in many cases these are just one-year contracts. Some people have spent more than €30,000 for a pitch in a mobile home site and suddenly find themselves, in some examples I have seen, in one-year contracts. The system is broken. The Minister of State asked how many people responded to my survey. It was just over 200 people. I...

Seanad: Traveller Accommodation: Statements (17 Nov 2020)

Fintan Warfield: We are talking here about a human right to safe, affordable and suitable accommodation. We should not have to return again and again to discuss the non-spending of funds allocated to local authorities to provide houses for members of the Traveller community. This is ring-fenced money we are talking about and we need to ensure that it is spent. It is even more frustrating when the...

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2020: Second Stage (18 Nov 2020)

Fintan Warfield: I have not prepared many notes but I have a lot of paper in front of me, which is all from the then Taoiseach's Seanad reform implementation group. I might reference some of that material. It dawned on me as the debate was proceeding that this is one of the most important days of this Seanad term. That has been reflected on. We will not be presented with another such comprehensive Private...

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2020: Second Stage (18 Nov 2020)

Fintan Warfield: All I hear are problems. What about solutions?

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2020: Second Stage (25 Nov 2020)

Fintan Warfield: I look forward to seeing those amendments and I welcome the Minister to the House. First, I would like to reference the Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage, which has been mentioned a number of times in this debate. The committee met on Tuesday last, 17 November and at that meeting, I understand that the Minister asked that pre-legislative scrutiny be waived for this Bill....

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2020: Second Stage (25 Nov 2020)

Fintan Warfield: I appreciate that these changes to the form and manner of public consultation are necessary to provide alternatives to face-to-face meetings during the pandemic. However, I would like to hear more detail on the Minister's plans to use a wide array of technologies to ensure the greatest possible outreach. Not everyone will have the experience, expertise or technical support to make a written...

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2020: Second Stage (25 Nov 2020)

Fintan Warfield: On a point of order, I understand that a vote was taken and the proposal was defeated.

Seanad: Inquiry into the Murder of Mr. Patrick Finucane: Motion (25 Nov 2020)

Fintan Warfield: I wish to share time with Senator Gavan.

Seanad: Inquiry into the Murder of Mr. Patrick Finucane: Motion (25 Nov 2020)

Fintan Warfield: I welcome the Minister to the House and I welcome John Finucane MP, who is also present here this evening. I commend the family of Pat Finucane, who thought on many occasions in the recent past that they were one stop closer to truth, only for the process of truth recovery to be unnecessarily lengthened. This journey for truth began with the Weston Park Agreement in 2001, when six...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Arts Council: Discussion (25 Nov 2020)

Fintan Warfield: I am catching up on Mr. Rafter's opening statement. I was in the Seanad dealing with the Planning and Development Bill so I apologise for coming in late. I commend Ms Kennelly on taking up the role early. That was an important and welcome step at the time. I have a question regarding yesterday's announcement by First Music Contact. The Arts Council obviously funds First Music Contact....

Seanad: Reopening Ireland (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment): Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Fintan Warfield: I have just one comment to make, on entertainment. I welcome the Minister of State to the House. On the last occasion that gastropubs and restaurants could open on a limited basis, no live music was allowed. We might have an official announcement tomorrow that some hospitality venues can open. Has the Government had any discussions with NPHET specifically on live music and live...

Seanad: Reopening Ireland (Department of Health): Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Fintan Warfield: I add my voice to many of the comments, particularly from Senator Hoey, in terms of front-line workers and, as the Minister of State stated, to remember that more than 71,000 people in the State have tested positive and to remember the 2,000 people who have died. I welcome the progress on developing a vaccine. We have now several viable contenders which hope to be able to distribute a...

Seanad: Reopening Ireland (Department of Health): Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Fintan Warfield: He has to answer our questions.

Seanad: Reopening Ireland (Department of Health): Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Fintan Warfield: I commended the Minister of State's work.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2020: Committee Stage (30 Nov 2020)

Fintan Warfield: I will be supporting Government amendment No. 2, which I believe is better than the original provision in the Bill. Having said that, I would prefer amendment No. 3, which clarifies the matter even further and better. The aim here is to enhance the system already in place by increasing participation options, such as online meetings. We need absolute clarity that any intention to retain an...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services Provision (1 Dec 2020)

Fintan Warfield: I want to begin by acknowledging World AIDS Day, which the Minister of State has done. I want us to remember, grieve and celebrate all the people who were claimed by the disease. More than 35 million people have died from AIDS-related illnesses since the beginning of that epidemic. I want to acknowledge the emotional cost to the many who survived and dodged the virus as they watched,...