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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (7 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 657. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will give consideration to how food processors and retailers can be more involved in reports carried out by any new beef forum; his views on whether this will provide improved data for future planning within this sector; when the establishment of this forum will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59963/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Policies (7 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 669. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to increased fertiliser and dairy meal costs (details supplied); the actions he and his officials are taking to ease the situation; if he held meetings with groups in relation to these agricultural price increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60237/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Projects (7 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 713. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the work she has undertaken to increase the pace of the roll-out of local improvement scheme; if she has had discussions with each local authority on the matter; if so, when these discussions took place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60242/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: At the recent Carrickmacross–Castleblayney Municipal District meeting, members unanimously passed a motion of concern regarding the new N2 project, in respect of which the Government has committed over €100 million under the national development plan. The concern is that no works are taking place on the stretch of road from the motorway to the roundabout in Ardee, which poses...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (1 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 102. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason a person (details supplied) has not received a refund for their passport application as stated in an email; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59154/21]

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Elimination of Abuse Towards Referees, Officials and Players in Sport: Discussion (1 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I welcome our witnesses. Unfortunately, they will be joining us remotely via Teams. We had hoped we would be able to have them here in person, but it is what it is and we have to carry on working remotely for the moment. I welcome Mr. Tom Ryan, director general, and his colleague, Mr. Donal Smyth, national match officials manager, Gaelic Athletic Association, GAA; Mr. Gerard Perry,...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Elimination of Abuse Towards Referees, Officials and Players in Sport: Discussion (1 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. Ryan for that comprehensive statement. I am sure it will incite many questions from our members. Before I invite Mr. Perry to make his statement on behalf of the FAI, I wish to take this opportunity to congratulate the Republic of Ireland team which had an amazing win last night with a score of 11-0. I listened to all the discussion and debate about it this morning....

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Elimination of Abuse Towards Referees, Officials and Players in Sport: Discussion (1 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I have to stop Mr. Perry there because we have run over time. He has quite a bit in his statement. All members have his statement; it has been circulated. We can extract some of that in the questioning later. I thank him for that. I invite Mr. Phillips to deliver his opening statement on behalf of the IRFU.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Elimination of Abuse Towards Referees, Officials and Players in Sport: Discussion (1 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. Slattery, in particular for sticking to the time.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Elimination of Abuse Towards Referees, Officials and Players in Sport: Discussion (1 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: Mr. Perry is offering to respond to the Deputy’s questions.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Elimination of Abuse Towards Referees, Officials and Players in Sport: Discussion (1 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: There is just one minute left and Mr. Ryan had indicated as well so I will give him an opportunity to respond.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Elimination of Abuse Towards Referees, Officials and Players in Sport: Discussion (1 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I remind our guests that we have three minutes for replies, so I will ask them to as brief as possible. I think the questions were directed at all three organisations’ representatives. I call Mr. Perry who has one minute.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Elimination of Abuse Towards Referees, Officials and Players in Sport: Discussion (1 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I will stop Mr. Perry to allow everybody an opportunity to come in. I ask Mr. Ryan to reply within one minute.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Elimination of Abuse Towards Referees, Officials and Players in Sport: Discussion (1 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I ask Mr. Phillips to respond within one minute.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Elimination of Abuse Towards Referees, Officials and Players in Sport: Discussion (1 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I will now move to my colleague, Senator Warfield, who has ten minutes.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Elimination of Abuse Towards Referees, Officials and Players in Sport: Discussion (1 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: Would Deputy O'Sullivan like a response from the other witnesses or does he propose to ask another question now?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Elimination of Abuse Towards Referees, Officials and Players in Sport: Discussion (1 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: Would Mr. Smyth like to comment?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Elimination of Abuse Towards Referees, Officials and Players in Sport: Discussion (1 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I invite Mr. Phillips to come in at this point.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Elimination of Abuse Towards Referees, Officials and Players in Sport: Discussion (1 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. Slattery. Would Mr. Perry like to comment?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Elimination of Abuse Towards Referees, Officials and Players in Sport: Discussion (1 Dec 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I call on Mr. Phillips to respond.