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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future Business Model Plans and Long-term Vision for the Media Sector: Discussion (24 Nov 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Okay. That is good. The committee looks forward to continuing our examination of these issues and working with and for the sector so we can play our role in supporting the sustainability of the sector as a vital element of our democracy. I believe it was Warren Christopher, the former US Secretary of State, who said that without free and independent media true democracy is unattainable....

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Future Business Model Plans and Long-term Vision for the Media Sector: Discussion (24 Nov 2022)

Niamh Smyth: This concludes our business for today.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (23 Nov 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 123. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will provide an update on a fuel allowance application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58199/22]

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Business of Select Committee (23 Nov 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I have received apologies from Deputies Munster and Mattie McGrath. Today's meeting of the select committee has been convened for consideration of two items: first, the Supplementary Estimate for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Vote 33, programme areas A, B, D and E; and second, Committee Stage consideration of the National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 35 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2022)

Niamh Smyth: We will now proceed to our consideration of the 2022 Supplementary Estimate of Vote 33. I welcome the Minister, Deputy Catherine Martin, and the Minister of State, Deputy Chambers, and their officials to the meeting and thank them for being here with us. As the Minister is present, I remind officials that they should not speak during the session. Members are reminded of the long-standing...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 35 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the Minister and Minister of State for those comprehensive outlines in respect of their Department.

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 35 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I welcome Deputy Fitzpatrick. Did he want to ask any questions?

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 35 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I have one question. I congratulate the Minister on the basic income scheme for artists. It is hugely and warmly welcomed across the country. I see there were 9,000 applications. How many artists were we able to facilitate in the scheme?

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 35 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2022)

Niamh Smyth: That is it. The Minister of State, Deputy Chambers, has answered all the questions I might have asked. I thank the Minister and the Minister of State for being with us and for making their presentations.

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Message to Dáil (23 Nov 2022)

Niamh Smyth: In accordance with Standing Order 101, the following message will be sent to the Clerk of the Dáil: The Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media has completed its consideration of the 2022 Supplementary Estimate for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Vote 33, programme areas A, B, D and E. We will suspend the meeting for five minutes to allow the...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Catherine Martin, and her officials to our meeting. We will proceed with our consideration of the Bill. I ask the Minister to make her opening statement.

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2022)

Niamh Smyth: There are no amendments to this section but I invite colleagues to make comments.

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the Minister and her officials for their swift participation in today's meeting and my colleagues in the Opposition for their swift participation as well.

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Message to Dáil (23 Nov 2022)

Niamh Smyth: In accordance with Standing Order 101, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sports and Media has completed its consideration of the National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2022 and has made no amendments thereto.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (22 Nov 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 102. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of passport applications and processing times at present; the number of applications processed to date in 2022; the number outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57561/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (22 Nov 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 126. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his engagement with the British government on issues relating to the 1974 Dublin and Monaghan bombings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57562/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (22 Nov 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 155. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on working permits (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57539/22]