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Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (10 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: This is a public matter for public discussion. This is not something that can just be brushed under the carpet and put behind closed doors-----

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (10 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: That is not how the Houses of the Oireachtas operate.

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (10 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: We operate in an open and transparent way.

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (10 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: I object to going into private session.

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (10 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: It does. I object to going into private session.

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (10 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: Chairman, we cannot simply ignore this and move on as if nothing happened and as if you had not said anything. It is important that this be dealt with now. Will you either explain to the committee his comments or make an explanation to the Dáil this week, as your colleague, Deputy Stanley, has committed to doing?

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (10 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: Chairman, will you make a statement on this to the Dáil?

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (10 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: Under Standing Orders, a Member of the House may make a statement-----

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (10 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: Your refusal to address the comments makes it impossible for this meeting to continue, in private session or in public. You have an opportunity, under Standing Order 56, to go to the Dáil and explain your comments next week, if you so choose. A proposal was made that you consider that but you will not. Therefore, I do not see how this meeting can continue.

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (10 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: With the Chairman's refusal, I cannot see how this meeting can continue.

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (10 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: I propose that the meeting be adjourned.

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (10 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: It is not agreed.

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (10 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: I propose that if the Chairman insists on not explaining his comments to the committee, we adjourn the meeting and give him time to consider how he is going to address this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (9 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 55. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties customers are experiencing cashing refund cheques from an aviation company (details supplied); the recourse available to these customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42504/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (9 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 57. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42249/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (9 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 58. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a matter regarding the Covid restrictions support scheme for a business (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42250/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme (9 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 176. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a postgraduate student (details supplied) who is a long-term recipient of a Department of Social Protection payment is not eligible for the special rate of student grant; if the matter will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42292/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmaceutical Sector (9 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 198. To ask the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) in relation to a pharmacy becoming a supplier for the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42251/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (9 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 246. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding forestry licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42203/20]

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Film and Television Industry: Discussion (9 Dec 2020)

Brendan Griffin: I welcome the witnesses who are attending both in person and virtually. I thank them for taking the time out to speak to us today. I apologise if I go over ground that has already been covered, but I had to step out to take a call. I have had a strong interest in film from a young age. It might have something to do with the fact that my father worked on "Ryan's Daughter" in the late...