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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) (6 Apr 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Senator Murphy for his contribution. It has finally come around to my turn. We have gone through a lot at this stage and I do not want to go over what has already been said. I thank Fáilte Ireland, and Mr. Kelly in particular, for the work it has done around the rebranding piece. Cavan has finally been brought into the Hidden Heartlands scheme. There was a concern about...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Niamh Smyth: That would be helpful

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Would that all come under the Minister, Deputy Harris's, Department? The SOLAS piece definitely would.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Okay. On foot of what I have just said, I will bring in Mr. McGowan because he is walking the walk as well as talking the talk in the sense that it sounds crippling for people in his position working 70 hours per week and trying to do everything. What three actions could the Government take tomorrow morning to make the impossible possible for what he is trying to achieve?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Niamh Smyth: We will cover that in our letter to the Minister, Deputy Martin. Is there anything else?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Niamh Smyth: That came through loud and clear.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Will Ms Campbell repeat that, please?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Niamh Smyth: A couple of clear actions have been identified by the witnesses. We will write to the various Ministers following on from the meeting and ask them to expedite measures to address those challenges facing the industry that could be addressed right here right now to save the summer in terms of staffing, recruitment and all of that. Can I get agreement from my colleagues to write all those letters?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Niamh Smyth: We will include that among the points we make to the Minister, Deputy Martin, in our correspondence to her. I am sure the witnesses are all exhausted but they have been inspiring and heartfelt in their presentations and we appreciate the effort that goes into that and the giving of their time to be here. We know they are all busy people. Go raibh míle, míle maith agaibh to my...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Apr 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I want to raise the impending wipe out of the pig industry in the very near future if we do not act quickly to plug the hole in the colossal losses engulfing family pig farms around the country. Teagasc has estimated that pig farmers are losing an average of €56,000 per month, and rising. The war in Ukraine has had an impact on feed prices and Teagasc is also taking into account what...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (5 Apr 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 77. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she has considered allocating additional funding to the local improvement scheme for private roads and laneways given the backlog of applications. [17942/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Correspondence (5 Apr 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 160. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will review the submission by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18380/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (5 Apr 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 209. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason persons are being asked to submit a public services card when applying online for a driving licence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17848/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (5 Apr 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 219. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; if an appointment for a driving test will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18255/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (5 Apr 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 227. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the case of persons (details supplied) will be reviewed; if the matter will be referred to the RSA ; if advice will be in relation to obtaining an appointment for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18377/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (5 Apr 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 428. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if an update will be provided with regard to a passport application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18328/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Disadvantage (5 Apr 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 496. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the appeals process for DEIS status will commence; if the details of this process will be made available to schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18226/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Code (5 Apr 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 538. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a scenario (details supplied) will be reviewed; if clarity will be provided in relation to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18310/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Policies (31 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 9. To ask the Minister for Health if he will report on the Specialist Group on Women’s Mental Health under the Sharing the Vision plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16772/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (31 Mar 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 45. To ask the Minister for Health the action that is being taken to address lengthy waiting times that children are experiencing for services in occupational therapy, psychology, physiotherapy and speech and language therapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16775/22]