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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Raidió Teilifís Éireann (17 Nov 2022)

Imelda Munster: As the Minister said, I have raised this at several committees, including the joint committee with responsibility for media and the Committee of Public Accounts. When I raised the issue at the Committee of Public Accounts, the RTÉ representatives at that time gave a commitment to review the situation. We chased it up with them because we had got no response, and they came back...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Raidió Teilifís Éireann (17 Nov 2022)

Imelda Munster: That is very much appreciated. What I would suggest, and we will do this at committee level, is to request detail and a timeframe from RTÉ. It is funded by the licence payer. A practice of discrimination against Irish language workers is just not tolerable. I want them to prove me wrong but, up until now, they have not given me much faith. The Minister may be able to assist the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tourist Accommodation (17 Nov 2022)

Imelda Munster: 1. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide details of any plans she has for the hotel and accommodation sector in 2023, with particular regard to the effect of the Ukrainian refugee crisis on the sustainability of the sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56967/22]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tourist Accommodation (17 Nov 2022)

Imelda Munster: Will the Minister provide details of any plans she has for the hotel and accommodation sector in 2023, with particular regard to the effect of the Ukrainian refugee crisis on the sustainability of the sector? Will she will make a statement on the matter, please?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tourist Accommodation (17 Nov 2022)

Imelda Munster: As the Minister is aware, the tourism sector is coming out of a very difficult few years after Covid-19 restrictions, on top of which there are the cost-of-living crisis, the energy crisis and the influx of refugees from the Ukrainian conflict. However, media reports yesterday covered the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation, ITIC, issuing of a report, Irish Tourism: Impact of Ukrainian...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Tourist Accommodation (17 Nov 2022)

Imelda Munster: About 80% of refugees have been put up in facilities outside of Dublin. That means the knock-on effect on those areas is particularly harsh when it comes to tourism. The ITIC also estimates there could be a loss of up to €1 billion in earnings and hundreds of job losses. That represents a serious threat to the industry. The Minister said the Government is looking at a rapid house...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (17 Nov 2022)

Imelda Munster: 32. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she would be in favour of the extension of Ireland's Ancient East marketing brand to include counties such as Antrim, Armagh and Down; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56969/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (17 Nov 2022)

Imelda Munster: 48. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on the prospect of the introduction of varying VAT rates for different parts of the tourism sector; if she intends to raise this with the Minister for Finance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56970/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (17 Nov 2022)

Imelda Munster: 221. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the plans to address the payscales and current pay rates of community employment supervisors and assistant supervisors; if additional funding will be made to locally-based CE sponsoring authorities to provide pay increases to their staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57070/22]

Retained Firefighters: Motion [Private Members] (15 Nov 2022)

Imelda Munster: The retained fire service carries out an invaluable service in all communities right across the State. The work its members undertake involves a significant sacrifice, yet their pay and working conditions do not match the significant time, effort and sacrifice involved. Therefore, it is little wonder that the service is haemorrhaging firefighters. The loss of such dedicated, highly trained...

Water Policy: Statements (9 Nov 2022)

Imelda Munster: First, I wish to raise the issue of the Drogheda wastewater treatment plant. I have seen media reports that Irish Water has said that it is executing a programme of capital works at the plant through 2021 and 2022, but we have yet to see any benefit whatsoever from those works. The ongoing issue of foul odours has been raised multiple times by residents, and the EPA has issued directives to...

Water Policy: Statements (9 Nov 2022)

Imelda Munster: Second, the treatment plant is not up to capacity to reach Drogheda's projected population increase. During a tour of the Staleen water treatment plant in August 2018, I asked the representatives at the plant whether the plant would be able to deliver increased volumes of treated water to Drogheda and south Louth. I was told repeatedly by Irish Water representatives at that meeting that it...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: European Media Freedom Act: Discussion (9 Nov 2022)

Imelda Munster: Article 4 of the European Media Freedom Act establishes rights for media service providers. Will Mr. Larragy provide detail on what kind of rights are included?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: European Media Freedom Act: Discussion (9 Nov 2022)

Imelda Munster: Will that be a function of coimisiún na meán or will amendments to the Bill be needed? Can functions of this type be designated without legislation?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: European Media Freedom Act: Discussion (9 Nov 2022)

Imelda Munster: Will Mr. Larragy revert to the committee with additional clarification on that matter if that is possible?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: European Media Freedom Act: Discussion (9 Nov 2022)

Imelda Munster: Does the Department foresee any friction between the legislation and the European Media Freedom Act? Will additional legislation be needed down the line?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: European Media Freedom Act: Discussion (9 Nov 2022)

Imelda Munster: Again, that needs further scrutiny.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: European Media Freedom Act: Discussion (9 Nov 2022)

Imelda Munster: Will the Department keep the committee briefed on the process as it moves along?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: European Media Freedom Act: Discussion (9 Nov 2022)

Imelda Munster: There are some concerns about Article 17, with some people saying that it might enable the spread of disinformation and harmful content. Given that the Minister will not be including disinformation in the Bill, should we be concerned that there do not appear to be any moves by the Government to address disinformation?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: European Media Freedom Act: Discussion (9 Nov 2022)

Imelda Munster: Is the Department satisfied that it will be sufficiently covered under the Digital Services Act?