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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing the Broadcasting Sector as a Result of Covid-19: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Imelda Munster: In regard to the Future of Media Commission, whenever we see that report published, what specific recommendations would Mr. Purcell like to see in terms of his own sector?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing the Broadcasting Sector as a Result of Covid-19: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Imelda Munster: In his opening statement Mr. Purcell mentioned the need for a multi-annual fund based on the blueprint of the Covid-19 sound and vision initiative. Has he had discussions with the Minister or the Department on that? What reception did he receive?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing the Broadcasting Sector as a Result of Covid-19: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Imelda Munster: Mr. Purcell might copy any correspondence he has with the Minister to the committee also so that we are aware of his concerns or asks.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing the Broadcasting Sector as a Result of Covid-19: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Imelda Munster: In regard to CRAOL, and Ms Lennon or Mr. Gibbons might respond, it is not clear in regard to funding whether they are allowed to apply for funding under the same schemes as local radio, for example, for Government Covid-19 advertisements or for sound and vision and so on.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing the Broadcasting Sector as a Result of Covid-19: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Imelda Munster: I presume Mr. Gibbons has raised this with the Minister. Given that his sector's funding has reduced by a third from last year, has he made any inroads regarding the Minister or the Department considering him for the Government Covid-19 advertising funding?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing the Broadcasting Sector as a Result of Covid-19: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Imelda Munster: He is not gaining any traction there.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing the Broadcasting Sector as a Result of Covid-19: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Imelda Munster: I suggest to the Chair that it might be an idea, and I propose that we do so, given that the funding for the community round is being slashed by a third, for us as a committee to write to the Minister to express our concern that local radio stations are not included in the Government Covid-19 advertising funding. Looking at how things are going at the moment, unfortunately, we could be back...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Imelda Munster: I thank the witnesses for meeting with us today. I will start with FairPlé, and perhaps Dr. Casey, Ms Ní Charra or Ms Cusack can answer. Will they comment on the Minister's response to the Speak Up: A Call for Change report? They hinted that deficiencies remain. What are those deficiencies? As we are pushed for time, I will go through my questions and then allow the witnesses...

National Ambulance Service: Motion [Private Members] (16 Nov 2021)

Imelda Munster: We are all aware of the enormous pressures on our health service. Covid laid bare the enormous deficits. We are reaching crisis point again in respect of hospital capacity, including ICU capacity. The National Ambulance Service, like many parts of the health service, is in crisis. Staff are reporting that morale is at an all-time low. Staff are completely burnt out. Paramedics often...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (16 Nov 2021)

Imelda Munster: 610. To ask the Minister for Health when he expects to publish the report prepared by the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board which outlined the progress of the national paediatric hospital project to date including the analysis of the final cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55936/21]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic (11 Nov 2021)

Imelda Munster: 104. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding and her views on the reopening guidelines for nightlife and entertainment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54840/21]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic (11 Nov 2021)

Imelda Munster: I am asking the Minister her position and views on the reopening guidelines for nightlife and entertainment and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic (11 Nov 2021)

Imelda Munster: First, we all welcome the reopening of hospitality, nightlife and entertainment, but I am sure the Minister will agree that the rise in the number of cases in recent weeks has been particularly stark. We cannot blame this on any single sector but, clearly, the reopening of hospitality has had a part to play in that. We also cannot ignore that mask wearing requirements are very lax in...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic (11 Nov 2021)

Imelda Munster: What sanctions can non-compliant businesses in food and hospitality expect if they are not adhering? Regarding the percentage that is complying, the Economic and Social Research Institute, ESRI, revealed last week that the percentage of people not having Covid certificates checked in pubs was 37%, which is quite high, and it was 34% in restaurants. That is quite serious given the way things...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 31 - Transport
Chapter 5 - Expenditure on Night Vision Imaging Technology and Training for Search and Rescue
Special Report 113 of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Procurement of Vehicles by the Irish Coast Guard (11 Nov 2021)

Imelda Munster: I apologise for coming in late as I had Question Time with the Minister earlier. I wish to raise funding for the northern cross route to provide port access in Drogheda. This has been part of a plan since 2006. It was included in the northern environs plan, which was a plan to build 7,200 homes in Drogheda. An integral part of the plan was the port access northern cross route to make the...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 31 - Transport
Chapter 5 - Expenditure on Night Vision Imaging Technology and Training for Search and Rescue
Special Report 113 of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Procurement of Vehicles by the Irish Coast Guard (11 Nov 2021)

Imelda Munster: Given that it is an important objective with which the Department is grappling, I liaised with the county manager. She said that staff were in discussions with the Department again but that there was no current programme under which it could apply for funding. Is that correct?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 31 - Transport
Chapter 5 - Expenditure on Night Vision Imaging Technology and Training for Search and Rescue
Special Report 113 of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Procurement of Vehicles by the Irish Coast Guard (11 Nov 2021)

Imelda Munster: Mr. Spratt said there is a prioritisation process. Housing is deemed one of the three strategic priorities. This project would allow for the provision of more than 7,000 houses. They would accommodate a population of 20,000 in the north Drogheda area, which would be almost a second town, and some of those houses have already been built. Mr. Spratt can imagine the gridlock in Drogheda...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 31 - Transport
Chapter 5 - Expenditure on Night Vision Imaging Technology and Training for Search and Rescue
Special Report 113 of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Procurement of Vehicles by the Irish Coast Guard (11 Nov 2021)

Imelda Munster: What are those other sources? The council has already been refused funding under the urban regeneration fund.

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 31 - Transport
Chapter 5 - Expenditure on Night Vision Imaging Technology and Training for Search and Rescue
Special Report 113 of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Procurement of Vehicles by the Irish Coast Guard (11 Nov 2021)

Imelda Munster: I am not sure if it was Mr. Mullaney the council liaised with. If it was, did he advise it of that possible strand of funding?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 31 - Transport
Chapter 5 - Expenditure on Night Vision Imaging Technology and Training for Search and Rescue
Special Report 113 of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Procurement of Vehicles by the Irish Coast Guard (11 Nov 2021)

Imelda Munster: Okay. The situation is very frustrating. This road has been needed for 15 years. The need for it is crystal clear. The housing issue is a strategic objective to try to solve but the utter gridlock in Drogheda stops businesses setting up and it puts people off coming into town. The gridlock is a nightmare and has been for years. In what timeframe does the Department envisage the project...