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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Importance of Airplay in Promoting Irish Music: Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland (22 Nov 2023)

Brendan Griffin: I thank the witnesses for coming here today. I was struck by the response to one of Deputy Munster's questions that RTÉ would not come to the table when the initiative was being launched. Did RTÉ give a reason for not getting involved? I find it very disappointing that the national broadcaster would not see the importance of that.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Importance of Airplay in Promoting Irish Music: Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland (22 Nov 2023)

Brendan Griffin: When was this precisely?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Importance of Airplay in Promoting Irish Music: Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland (22 Nov 2023)

Brendan Griffin: It has much more on its plate at the moment. As a largely State-funded organisation with a remit very much based on cultural content and promoting all things Irish, it is a pity and it is something that RTÉ should revisit. How does the national broadcaster rank among radio stations in terms of airplay? Would it be somewhere in the middle?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Importance of Airplay in Promoting Irish Music: Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland (22 Nov 2023)

Brendan Griffin: That is encouraging at least. That is positive. This brings me on to the next matter I want to speak about, which is the sound and vision scheme. Most recently I saw there was funding for the production of programming relating to environmental issues and climate change. Is it time that we go to a pay-per-play scenario whereby sound and vision scheme funding would be based on playing Irish...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Importance of Airplay in Promoting Irish Music: Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland (22 Nov 2023)

Brendan Griffin: Yes, including 2XM and Pulse.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Importance of Airplay in Promoting Irish Music: Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland (22 Nov 2023)

Brendan Griffin: That is right.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Importance of Airplay in Promoting Irish Music: Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland (22 Nov 2023)

Brendan Griffin: Does Mr. Conboy think it would be an idea that funding would go to the radio stations per track to encourage them to play more Irish tracks?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Importance of Airplay in Promoting Irish Music: Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland (22 Nov 2023)

Brendan Griffin: Oh God no, that is not what I am suggesting.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Importance of Airplay in Promoting Irish Music: Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland (22 Nov 2023)

Brendan Griffin: I might not be standing again in the next election but I would not go that far. I apologise. I did not make myself clear.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Importance of Airplay in Promoting Irish Music: Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland (22 Nov 2023)

Brendan Griffin: What I mean is that effectively the State would be involved through subsidising, if we want to use that word. I do not like to use the word "subsidising" because we are encouraging and fostering art. Radio stations that are bold enough to say they will play 20% or more than 20% would be rewarded. The more Irish music they play the more they would get from central funding. Have the...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Importance of Airplay in Promoting Irish Music: Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland (22 Nov 2023)

Brendan Griffin: I was listening to Deputy Cannon's contribution from my office. The Korean model-----

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Importance of Airplay in Promoting Irish Music: Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland (22 Nov 2023)

Brendan Griffin: The suggestion of a national strategy is a no-brainer. It really is the way to go. It is a really good suggestion. I am sure that any effort made in moving along these lines would have the full support of the committee. It would be important. I want to ask Ms Cappuccini about security for live performers. I am moving slightly off topic. I see that the issue particularly came to the...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Importance of Airplay in Promoting Irish Music: Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland (22 Nov 2023)

Brendan Griffin: According to the reports I read prior to this meeting much of this was about coming and going to venues rather than being in the venues themselves. It is on the street when walking with a guitar.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Importance of Airplay in Promoting Irish Music: Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland (22 Nov 2023)

Brendan Griffin: That is a shame. Perhaps the committee could write to the Minister for Justice to highlight that this has been flagged and it is an issue that needs to be followed up. I have been walking around Dublin for the past 13 years. I certainly feel less safe now, at night time in particular, than I did back in 2011 or 2012. Sometimes it is a person's own perception and a vibe but it does not...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Importance of Airplay in Promoting Irish Music: Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland (22 Nov 2023)

Brendan Griffin: Yes, that is a shame. That is really not good enough.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Importance of Airplay in Promoting Irish Music: Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland (22 Nov 2023)

Brendan Griffin: I am very sorry to hear Ms Cappuccini's situation. Given the amount of work and time that must go into creating art and for it not to be appreciated or to be given the level of recognition it deserves must be soul destroying. I hope Ms Cappuccini keeps at it. I was doing a small bit of research before the meeting. I have not listened to "A Bun Dance" yet but this afternoon when I go back...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Importance of Airplay in Promoting Irish Music: Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland (22 Nov 2023)

Brendan Griffin: I will never forget that Decca Records told the Beatles that guitar music was going out.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Importance of Airplay in Promoting Irish Music: Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland (22 Nov 2023)

Brendan Griffin: Is there a stigma attached to having that subsidy? Is that it?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Importance of Airplay in Promoting Irish Music: Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland (22 Nov 2023)

Brendan Griffin: It is a very positive departure. The sentiment behind it is absolutely 100% correct. If there are tweaks or changes to be made, any feedback would be appreciated. It is a really progressive thing.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Importance of Airplay in Promoting Irish Music: Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland (22 Nov 2023)

Brendan Griffin: Yes, it is one or the other.