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

Johnny Mythen: I thank all of the witnesses and wish them a happy new year. I shall start with TG4. Mr. Esslemont, in his statement, mentioned the areas of " language corpus management, language acquisition management and language status management" in conjunction with the capability of the language shift. Will he elaborate on that? Can he outline how much he thinks TG4 has been underfunded? He...

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

Johnny Mythen: On the setting up of the single digital platform, how will it work? Who will govern it?

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

Johnny Mythen: On community television, the 1% levy from the licence fee and the journalism bursary should be included in community TV.

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

Johnny Mythen: I asked about the comprehensive review for which TG4 has called. What are the crucial points that TG4 would like to be included in that review? How can RTÉ increase its accountability and transparency? Pobal funding was mentioned. The problem with Pobal funding is that it is not guaranteed or sustainable. Pobal has a budget every year, so TG4 cannot be sure what will come from it....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (18 Jan 2023)

Johnny Mythen: 734. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of ASD units that are available in County Wexford; the number of places in each unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63900/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (18 Jan 2023)

Johnny Mythen: 855. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will provide an update on the establishment of a voucher scheme, included in section 9 of the Irish Sign Language Act 2017, that would allow moneys to be provided by the State to facilitate social inclusion of the deaf community through access to activities and non-public services via interpretation; and if she will...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Irish Sign Language (18 Jan 2023)

Johnny Mythen: 956. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the report on the operation of the Irish Sign Language Act 2017 will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63515/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (18 Jan 2023)

Johnny Mythen: 1845. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the lime scheme will be rolled out; if any of the €40 million that was set aside for this scheme has been allocated; the current situation regarding this scheme for farmers in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1520/23]

Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 Dec 2022)

Johnny Mythen: Transparency, separation of powers and proper legislative scrutiny are pillars of any proper planning procedure. However, the structure of this Bill and the way the Minister introduced the Bill in the Seanad through Standing Orders will do nothing for public confidence and leaves it open to possible challenge through litigation. Even more alarming is the fact that the Minister is seeking to...

Current Issues Affecting the Health Services: Motion [Private Members] (13 Dec 2022)

Johnny Mythen: Healthcare workers are the backbone of our health system. When we talk about the severe and persistent issue due to Government failure without within our health system we primarily think about the impact on patients. However, we should also consider the intense pressure and stress levels involved in working in such a broken system. This is what our healthcare staff contend with on a daily...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (13 Dec 2022)

Johnny Mythen: 677. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of funding that went to the Enniscorthy greyhound track from the horse and greyhound racing funds from 2016 to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62022/22]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (8 Dec 2022)

Johnny Mythen: I have been engaging with some of the retained firefighters in County Wexford. A national survey indicated that 60% of them intend to leave soon. A new fire station recently opened in New Ross, which is welcome. However, it cost €1.6 million and due to staffing it is only operating as a one-pump station and must rely on other stations such as Enniscorthy, which is at least half an...

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (6 Dec 2022)

Johnny Mythen: Gambling addiction is devastating many families, usually behind closed doors. What is a fun activity for some is a devastating, soul-destroying addiction for others. All the while, companies make colossal profits off this unbreakable cycle, particularly when there is a downturn in the economy. The Irish Timesreported that Irish gamblers lost €1.36 billion in 2020, amounting to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (1 Dec 2022)

Johnny Mythen: 330. To ask the Minister for Health if he will set up a community neuro-rehabilitation team in CHO-5 given that at present only 15% of the entire area of CHO5 has access to neuro-rehabilitation services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60104/22]

Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (30 Nov 2022)

Johnny Mythen: I would like to concur with my colleagues on the €2.5 million, which is very welcome news. It shows that the Minister is taking this seriously. On the issue of the grants, there were a lot of complaints about them not being on time and the length of time it took for them to be handed out was not conducive. I would appreciate it if that could be looked at as well.

Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (30 Nov 2022)

Johnny Mythen: Local independent radio is very important to communities, especially in rural areas, including in large towns and villages. Local stations' news updates and delivery of up-to-the-minute happenings during the pandemic and during storms contributed enormously to public safety and in no small way to the saving of lives. Their economic challenges following the pandemic have multiplied...

Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (30 Nov 2022)

Johnny Mythen: I move amendment No. 17: In page 27, between lines 7 and 8, to insert the following: "(3) In the case of no fewer than 30 per cent of Commissioners and at least 20 per cent of members of the staff of the Commission, a person shall not be appointed to these roles unless he or she is able to communicate proficiently in the Irish language. This provision shall be in force in relation to all...

Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (30 Nov 2022)

Johnny Mythen: I move amendment No. 28: In page 29, line 30, after "determine" to insert the following: ", including a specific committee to monitor, report on compliance with obligations, and propose recommendations on the use of the Irish language across media".

Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (30 Nov 2022)

Johnny Mythen: I move amendment No. 29: In page 29, line 33, after "persons" to insert the following: ", and only persons fluent in the Irish language shall be included in a specific committee on the use of the Irish language across media".

Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (30 Nov 2022)

Johnny Mythen: I move amendment No. 10: In page 19, line 9, after “efficiently” to insert the following: “, including the power to compel online services to provide any data requested that pertains to public interest research, or any data that the Commissioner deems to be relevant in protection of the common good in a time specified and determined by the Commission”....