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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Dr. Curran.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Niamh Smyth: We must move on to ensure all members get a chance to speak. Mr. Shevlin will have other opportunities to come back on that point. Deputy Munster, who is joining us via Microsoft Teams, is waiting patiently to speak.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. Hynes and Deputy Munster for her questions. I call on Senator Gavan, who is very welcome. He is a newcomer to this committee.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I will ask our guests to pause for a moment. Two members would still like to come in and we are very short on time. If our guests wish to reply to some aspect of Senator Gavan's questions, they can submit that in writing and we will ask the clerk to include it in the committee's report.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Am I correct to say that the Senator has requested that we, as a committee, write to Fáilte Ireland seeking its statistics?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Yes.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Can I get agreement from my colleagues that we write to Fáilte Ireland and ask it to supply its research? Agreed. Did the Senator get all of the answers he sought? Yes.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Last but not least I call Mr. Hynes.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Niamh Smyth: We have to conclude. I thank Deputy Dillon for that question and all my colleagues for their intensive engagement today. I thank all our guests for being so passionate about what they represent. That passion is very palpable. We will do all in our power to endeavour to support the work they are trying to do.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Business of Joint Committee (29 Jun 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Are the draft minutes of our last public and private meetings on 15 June formally agreed? Agreed. Is it agreed that there are no matters arising from those meetings? Agreed.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (28 Jun 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 97. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the way that it is proposed to strengthen the Reserve Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34155/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (28 Jun 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 100. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the action that will be taken in response to the report of the Commission on the Defence Forces finding that there is an evident culture across the Defence Forces which is masculine and has a limited appreciation of diversity of all kinds. [34154/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (28 Jun 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 300. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he plans to review the housing assistance payment levels in view of the rental increases nationwide and particularly in counties Cavan and Monaghan. [34584/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (28 Jun 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 444. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will review a passport application by a person (details supplied); if he will expedite same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34021/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (28 Jun 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 400. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will review two passport applications for children (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33882/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Correspondence (28 Jun 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 626. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will review correspondence (details supplied); if she can address the issues outlined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34345/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (28 Jun 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 661. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will address issues raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33671/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Jun 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 742. To ask the Minister for Health if he will examine a matter raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) in relation to long-Covid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34716/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Jun 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 743. To ask the Minister for Health if he will examine a matter raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) in relation to long-Covid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34717/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (23 Jun 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 16. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his targets for new social and affordable housing in the Cavan and Monaghan areas for 2022; and the progress that has been made in reaching those targets to date. [32961/22]