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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of the Media Sector: Discussion (18 Jan 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: There might be time for a few extra comments at the very end and now I call Deputy Mythen.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of the Media Sector: Discussion (18 Jan 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Fair play, Deputy Mythen, you did not leave anyone out. That was very diplomatic of you. I think the first question was for TG4.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of the Media Sector: Discussion (18 Jan 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I think the next question was for RTÉ.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of the Media Sector: Discussion (18 Jan 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: We have to move on. The next question was about intellectual property and was for Screen Ireland.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of the Media Sector: Discussion (18 Jan 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Thank you so much. We come now to my speaking slot and my opportunity to ask a few questions. This is not a movie review forum, but I just want to point out that I thought "An Cailín Ciúin" was a far superior movie to "The Banshees of Inisherin". These are the two movies that are constantly being referenced here. I will get into trouble, if I go any further. We will have that...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of the Media Sector: Discussion (18 Jan 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Has RTÉ been able to make that connection between interaction on social media and viewership, for example?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of the Media Sector: Discussion (18 Jan 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I see TG4's Instagram following and social media following is increasing. What is the Irish for hashtag?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of the Media Sector: Discussion (18 Jan 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Perfect. I thank Ms Craig. My last question is to Screen Ireland. "Holding", a Graham Norton show filmed down in my dad's birthplace of Drimoleague, was mentioned with regard to regional uplift. It is my understanding that County Limerick was able to avail of the regional uplift but that Cork was not. Am I right in saying that?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of the Media Sector: Discussion (18 Jan 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: That is something that needs to be rectified because, while I am sorry for being parochial, the opportunities for production in west Cork are fantastic. Ms Finnegan mentioned "Holding" but "The Sparrow" and many other fantastic productions were also made down there. I have a follow-up question on that note. It is something I have raised with Screen Ireland before. Screen Ireland funds...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of the Media Sector: Discussion (18 Jan 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: It is important that we do because a relatively small investment could make the difference in getting those productions to places like west Cork. I do not have to mention the added economic value they would bring. Did Mr. Esslemont want to come in?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of the Media Sector: Discussion (18 Jan 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I absolutely agree. The regional uplift must continue because we have seen what it has done for places like Limerick and for studios in those areas but Cork has missed out and I cannot get my ahead around why it was overlooked on the original maps.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of the Media Sector: Discussion (18 Jan 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: We still have a bit of time left and some members have indicated they would like to come in for a second round of questioning. Senator Cassells was the first in.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of the Media Sector: Discussion (18 Jan 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: It is certainly a challenge and food for thought. I call on Senator Carrigy.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of the Media Sector: Discussion (18 Jan 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: There were a lot of questions. I lost track of whom they were directed to. The witnesses will have to remember themselves, if that is okay. Mr. Farrell, you certainly were the first of a few.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of the Media Sector: Discussion (18 Jan 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: We are running out of time and only have approximately ten minutes left, so the witnesses should keep their answers as brief as possible.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future of the Media Sector: Discussion (18 Jan 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: We will wrap it up there. I thank members for their questions at today's session. I also thank the witnesses. This has been a marathon session. I have learned a great deal, as have other members. The information provided has been good feedback, and it is important that we and the public hear that feedback about the success stories of the many productions and items that the witnesses...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Business of Joint Committee (18 Jan 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: There is some housekeeping to take care of. Further to correspondence No. 851A, as considered at this morning's meeting, do members agree to scheduling a meeting of the select committee to consider programme areas A, B, D and E of the Revised Estimates 2023 for Vote 33 on Wednesday, 8 February? Agreed. We will next meet at 11.30 a.m. on Wednesday, 25 January in private session via...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (19 Jan 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 65. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures being taken to address the wait time for driving tests at Skibbereen driving test centre, as in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2057/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (19 Jan 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 271. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the measures that are in place to clear the backlog of IPAS payments to accommodation providers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2516/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Climate Action Plan (24 Jan 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 15. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the climate action delivery board co-chaired by the Secretary General of his Department. [60184/22]