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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland’s Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (25 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. Ó Lionáin. I invite Senator Byrne to speak first, as he is under pressure to return to the Seanad.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland’s Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (25 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I listened, as I am sure Mr. Ó Lionáin did too, to the interview on "Today with Claire Byrne" the other day when somebody reported having been quoted €300 per day to rent a car, amounting to almost €1,000 for three days. It was the owner of an artisanal food business. I did not catch the beginning of the interview but the man was making the point that there was no...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland’s Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (25 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: My next question might be better directed at Mr. O'Shea. It relates to comments and observations the representatives of the sector made during the earlier session. They talked about Fáilte Ireland’s very successful efforts to encourage people to get involved in the sector in the context of recruitment. They felt that while the campaign is only just up and running, it has been...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland’s Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (25 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I believe their point was more about promotion, to plant the idea in people's heads that this is something we should be considering.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland’s Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (25 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: In terms of what was said about education, the courses now being run in Griffith College through SOLAS and the further education avenues, is there more happening in the background of which we are just not aware? Are there more education courses in the tourism career area?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland’s Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (25 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Who is delivering most of them?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland’s Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (25 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: That concludes our business today. I thank the gentlemen for their presentations. I hope we might be able to take action on some of the ideas and suggestions from our earlier witnesses today. I thank the witnesses before us who have responded very well to those suggestions. I know they are working furiously in the background on this issue. The truth of the matter is that this issue...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland’s Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (25 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I can see Senator Malcolm Byrne shaking his finger at me so he wants to get back in.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Alcohol Sales (24 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 22. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the details of the extension of temporary legislation to ensure that the sale and consumption of alcohol in outdoor seating areas of pubs and restaurants can continue during the summer months; the steps that businesses need to take to avail of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25833/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (24 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 190. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of a sports capital appeal (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26403/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (24 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 299. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will review an application (details supplied); if he will provide an update; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26173/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (24 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 340. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport will be expedited on time for a person (details supplied) in order that they can travel by 26 June 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26486/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (24 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 296. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will ensure that passports arrive on time in order that a family (details supplied) can travel by 14 June 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26102/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (24 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 321. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will detail the relationships between Ireland and the Republic of Armenia (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26320/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Funding (24 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 524. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if funding is available to community groups (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26323/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (24 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 577. To ask the Minister for Health if matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) will be examined; the steps that his Department is taking to help with staff shortages in laboratories and the training and pay issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25667/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (24 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 667. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26387/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (24 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 671. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a list of the public health nurses operating in the relevant areas in counties Cavan, Monaghan and Meath in tabular form; the locations in which there are vacancies at present; the length of time these posts have been vacant; and the plans and timeframes that are in place to find suitable replacements. [26428/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (24 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 672. To ask the Minister for Health if he will review matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied); if the public health nursing position has been filled on a permanent basis in Killeshandra, County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26429/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (19 May 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 141. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the importance of apprenticeships in society moving forward; the steps that his Department is taking to address this matter to increase staffing levels in areas left short since Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25094/22]