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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges facing Women in Sport: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I am going to have to call it a day for Senator Byrne, and I apologise, as he is way over time again, if that is okay. We may get a second round in. I call Deputy Christopher O’Sullivan and he has five minutes.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges facing Women in Sport: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: This is the final wrap-up of this particular piece because it has gone way over time.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges facing Women in Sport: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Deputy Munster for her questions. It comes to me now, if that is okay. I will begin by congratulating Katie Taylor on her most recent achievement at the weekend when she had her 20th professional win, which is hugely important. At the beginning, in the Minister of State's absence, I mentioned Rachael Blackmore's nomination for the BBC world sport star of the year award, another...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges facing Women in Sport: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: It sounds like there will be something there for all females. The drop-off rate has been notable. It usually comes around the ages of 15 or 16. Will the Minister of State be looking at a targeted response in terms of age profile?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges facing Women in Sport: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the Minister of State. I too have to acknowledge the work of the sports partnerships on the group. They are in touch with the sensitivities around this issue with sports people on the ground and also around disabilities and inclusion. In Cavan and Monaghan, it is my own personal experience, they have done terrific work in terms of providing the supports to groups to do that, to...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges facing Women in Sport: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: For the information of the Deputy, we have as a committee written to Hockey Ireland. I understand that they have, only today, made a written submission to us. That will be circulated in due course. I thank the Minister of State for his meaningful engagement today with all of the members. It has been useful. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Jack Chambers, for his time and thank the...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges facing Women in Sport: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Chambers. I am looking forward to this part of today's hearing. I welcome the witnesses who are joining us, albeit remotely. They are Mary O'Connor, CEO of the Federation of Irish Sport; Dr. Una May, director of participation and ethics, Sport Ireland; and Dr. May's colleague from Sport Ireland, Ms Nora Stapleton, the lead on women in sport. The...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges facing Women in Sport: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Ms O'Connor for that very comprehensive presentation, which featured some stark figures, not only on the participation of women in sport but also the media's role in that, something the Minister of State outlined earlier. I invite Dr. May to make her opening remarks.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges facing Women in Sport: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I do not think there is much left to be said after that presentation. I congratulate Dr. May, Ms Stapleton and Ms O'Connor on their opening statements.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges facing Women in Sport: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: Before Ms O'Connor responds, I remind members everyone that we are way over time on this. Will Ms O'Connor be as brief as possible?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges facing Women in Sport: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I have to move on. I invite Deputy Fitzpatrick to speak if he is on the line. If he is not, we will move on. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan, the floor is yours.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges facing Women in Sport: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: Deputy, you have used your entire five minutes so I will have to ask those who are-----

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges facing Women in Sport: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I know. Dr. May is indicating, as is Ms O'Connor, I think. I ask our guests to be as brief as possible. Perhaps it is just Dr. May indicating.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges facing Women in Sport: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: That is wonderful. I will move on. Deputy Griffin, the floor is yours.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges facing Women in Sport: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: Ms Stapleton also indicated. She is more than welcome to contribute.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges facing Women in Sport: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: Which of our guests would like to take those questions?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges facing Women in Sport: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Dr. May. Ms Stapleton has another point to make.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges facing Women in Sport: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I call Deputy Mythen.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges facing Women in Sport: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the Deputy for his line of questioning. Senator Malcolm Byrne has five minutes.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges facing Women in Sport: Discussion (15 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: We have run out of time but perhaps Senator Carrigy has a final question or comment.