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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

Niamh Smyth: My first question is for Foróige. I know the wonderful work it does on the ground along with organisations such as Youth Work Ireland and around catching people who may fall through the net. I know the benefits of these organisations particularly in rural communities. That is my experience. Prior to the pandemic there was difficulty in getting volunteers for Foróige and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Is Ms Meally saying there is no problem with recruitment and Foróige can get volunteers?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour: Discussion (22 Feb 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Specifically, what is creating the challenges?

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Urban Development (17 Feb 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 50. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the way the town centre first policy will support towns such as Bailieborough and Carrickmacross, County Monaghan to regenerate vacant and derelict buildings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8600/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Schemes (17 Feb 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 53. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she has considered expanding the senior alert scheme to other vulnerable cohorts in society such as those living alone with a disability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8601/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (17 Feb 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 114. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the plans that are in place for a dedicated women’s refuge centre in County Cavan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8556/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reports (17 Feb 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 115. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when she will receive the final report of the scoping inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8555/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (16 Feb 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 22. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on social affairs and equality is next due to meet. [6694/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Support Services (16 Feb 2022)

Niamh Smyth: 192. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the measures that will be undertaken by the Government in cases of parental alienation to provide out of court assistance and support for parents to prevent difficult situations from becoming toxic and unresolvable. [8648/22]

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Business of Joint Committee (16 Feb 2022)

Niamh Smyth: We have some business to attend to before I call on the witnesses. Are the draft minutes of our last public and private meetings on Wednesday, 2 February 2022 formally agreed? Agreed. Is it agreed that there are no matters arising? Agreed.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (16 Feb 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I am delighted to welcome our guests. This meeting has been convened with representatives from the Irish Theatre Institute, Safe Arts of Ireland and the Arts Council to discuss a safe and respectful working environment in the arts. On behalf of the committee, I warmly welcome Ms Jane Daly and Ms Siobhán Bourke, co-directors of the Irish Theatre Institute; Ms Ciara Lynch and Ms Jessica...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (16 Feb 2022)

Niamh Smyth: Ms Kennelly has run out of time. I know she has to leave early so I want to give her an opportunity to contribute again. We will have an opportunity to go through the full statement through our questions. I call Ms Bourke and Ms Daly to deliver the Irish Theatre Institute’s opening statement.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (16 Feb 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Ms Traynor for her very powerful opening statement. I remind members that they will have five minutes for questions and answers.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (16 Feb 2022)

Niamh Smyth: We have run out of time. However, does Deputy Munster have anything she would like to add briefly?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (16 Feb 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I have to move on as we have gone over time. On Deputy Munster's first piece about liaising with the Minister and requesting a meeting with her, I believe we can do that. On the other suggestions, perhaps we could bring them back and discuss them as a committee, because not all members are in the room, to tease that out further at our next private session. Is that okay with the Deputy?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (16 Feb 2022)

Niamh Smyth: That is very true. I thank Senator Sherlock for her questions. I call Senator Warfield. There are a few speakers ahead of you on the schedule, but they are not online at present so the floor is yours.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (16 Feb 2022)

Niamh Smyth: While the Senator thinks about his second question, I will ask the witnesses to respond to the first.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (16 Feb 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Deputy O'Sullivan and the witnesses for their presentations today which were really moving. I come from an arts background. My discipline is painting, dance, contemporary arts and working in the Garage Theatre in the performing arts area. I am struck by what Ms Lynch did not say. She was alluding to personal experience or experience within the comedian performance genre. My own...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (16 Feb 2022)

Niamh Smyth: That is thanks to all the great work the witnesses have been doing. They are making sure the national conversation is happening and it is a top priority on the agenda for the Government and for us as a country. We are obviously haemorrhaging artists because of this as well. It is probably a very hidden cause because it has not been spoken about in the past.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (16 Feb 2022)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the witnesses very much for their work and their presentations. I hope as a committee we can do something to further the campaign that they are on. Senator Warfield wishes to come in.