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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Arts Venues and Theatres as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (30 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: Ms Walsh also wishes to contribute to this discussion.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Arts Venues and Theatres as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (30 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank all our guests for their contributions. I call Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Arts Venues and Theatres as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (30 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I call Mr. McGowan, as he had his hand up first.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Arts Venues and Theatres as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (30 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: Does Ms Kennelly wish to come in now?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Arts Venues and Theatres as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (30 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Ms Kennelly. I call Mr. Donnelly, who is also offering to contribute.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Arts Venues and Theatres as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (30 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: The witnesses touched on a new aspect when they talked about the artists themselves, the audiences, and the buildings and physical spaces in which performances happen and how they have been affected. Perhaps we can discuss that further.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Arts Venues and Theatres as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (30 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: Does Mr. McGowan wish to come in on this issue?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Arts Venues and Theatres as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (30 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. McGowan for that response and Senator Cassells for his contribution. It now falls to myself to contribute. I thank all our guests for their presentations. I have my own hobby horse, as does everybody involved in the Arts, which is arts in education and it could apply to both the amateur sector and the professionals. The Minister for Education, Deputy Foley, made a big...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Arts Venues and Theatres as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (30 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Ms Kennelly. Does Mr. Kenny wish to respond?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Arts Venues and Theatres as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (30 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. Kenny. As somebody who in a former life worked in arts education for Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board, CMETB, and was involved in courses for teachers through the education centres I know that those courses were always the first to fill up. Teachers love the opportunity to get involved. A lot is expected of teachers both in primary and secondary schools. They...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Arts Venues and Theatres as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (30 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I have a member who wants to ask a sneaky final question. I ask Senator Byrne to be as brief as possible as we have run out of time.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Arts Venues and Theatres as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (30 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: That concludes our engagement, although we could talk for hours. This meeting has been really useful and helpful for the committee's work so I very much appreciate the time and effort of the witnesses in making presentation and answering members' questions.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Impact of Covid-19 on the Restaurant Industry: Discussion (30 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: Our guest, Mr. Paul Treyvaud, is welcome to the meeting. We are meeting with him to discuss the challenges facing the restaurant industry as a result of Covid-19. Obviously, this is very timely, following the announcements yesterday. I have some housekeeping that I must go through first so I ask everyone to please bear with me. The format of the meeting is such that I will invite Mr....

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Impact of Covid-19 on the Restaurant Industry: Discussion (30 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. Treyvaud. It is evident how devastating it is. I am glad we have him here today because he is at the coalface trying to run a business and to keep people employed. We appreciate his time. I ask my colleagues to indicate if they wish to offer any comments, reflections, or questions.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Impact of Covid-19 on the Restaurant Industry: Discussion (30 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I will give colleagues another opportunity to come in. We have ten minutes left. I call Deputy Christopher O’Sullivan.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Impact of Covid-19 on the Restaurant Industry: Discussion (30 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I might move on because I am concerned that we will run out of time.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Impact of Covid-19 on the Restaurant Industry: Discussion (30 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I am going to move on. We will stick to the point, purpose and theme of the meeting, if that is all right with Mr. Treyvaud.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Impact of Covid-19 on the Restaurant Industry: Discussion (30 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I call Senator Malcolm Byrne-----

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Impact of Covid-19 on the Restaurant Industry: Discussion (30 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I call Senator Malcolm Byrne.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Impact of Covid-19 on the Restaurant Industry: Discussion (30 Jun 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I will come in before Mr. Treyvaud answers that. I want to ensure he gets to hear and answer all the questions, so I will invite Deputy Brendan Griffin and Senator Micheál Carrigy to ask their questions and make their points. Mr. Treyvaud can answer all three members’ questions.