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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Engagement with Chairperson to the Board of RTÉ (19 Apr 2023)

Shane Cassells: I do not disagree, but I only care about this country and this State broadcaster. I do not care about the challenges of the BBC or others but how RTÉ is going to face that challenge. Ultimately, the funding for RTÉ comes in large part from the Oireachtas.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Apr 2023)

Shane Cassells: A couple of weeks ago, a match in the North Eastern Football League between Bay FC and a team from Ballyjamesduff was abandoned when, wait for this now, the referee was kung fu kicked by one of the Ballyjamesduff players. The shocking incident was captured on camera and shared widely on social media. It became a talking point for a number of days on sports broadcasts and received extensive...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Apr 2023)

Shane Cassells: We are both looking for the report to be debated.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2023)

Shane Cassells: I welcome yesterday's decision by Andrew Rhodes, chief executive of the UK Gambling Commission. William Hill was hit with a record fine of £19.2 million or €22 million for breaches in the operation of its business, its failure to protect consumers and its weak anti-money laundering controls. That will soften William Hill's cough, for all of the big TV advertising in recent weeks...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Providers of Tourist Accommodation in Ireland: Discussion (29 Mar 2023)

Shane Cassells: I extend a warm welcome to all of the witnesses who make regular appearances at this committee. It is good to have that frequency of engagement between the practitioners and the legislative body. I thank them for that. I also thank the Department. Mr. O’Mara Walsh spoke about the value proposition. He spoke of extracting the cranes from Dublin or the tractors from the field and...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Providers of Tourist Accommodation in Ireland: Discussion (29 Mar 2023)

Shane Cassells: Mr. O’Mara Walsh spoke about a possible increase in prices and said with retention of strong value, this would not have an impact on the sector. That is not what he told the committee only a couple of short weeks ago when he said an increase in VAT prices would have a detrimental impact on the sector. We cannot have it both ways. That is a point I consistently make at this...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Providers of Tourist Accommodation in Ireland: Discussion (29 Mar 2023)

Shane Cassells: In his opening statement, Mr. Kelly spoke about expressing views here in April and December of last year. He absolutely did express them. I remember that it was on the day that President Zelenskyy addressed the joint sitting of the Houses. Mr. Kelly was certainly sticking his neck out on that particular day. He spoke about the reputation of Ireland being at risk. Does he believe we are...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Providers of Tourist Accommodation in Ireland: Discussion (29 Mar 2023)

Shane Cassells: In regard to the businesses that are supported by the tourism industry, and I heard Mr. O'Mara Walsh speak about this on "Morning Ireland" today, have we hard data from the 2022 period that show there has been a threat to their long-term survival?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Providers of Tourist Accommodation in Ireland: Discussion (29 Mar 2023)

Shane Cassells: That is an ominous warning.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing Providers of Tourist Accommodation in Ireland: Discussion (29 Mar 2023)

Shane Cassells: Just on that point, I am well aware of the point Mr. O’Mara Walsh is making that the businesses would not been able to absorb the VAT increase and that it would have been passed on to the customer. However, he also made the point that prices will go up regardless of the fact that we kept VAT at the 9% rate and he does not believe that will have a detrimental impact on the sector....

Seanad: Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill 2023: Report Stage (Resumed) (28 Mar 2023)

Shane Cassells: Senator Higgins has made a number of very valid points. I agree with what Senator Cummins has said in respect of work being very painstaking. The proposed amendment may be blunt but sometimes, bluntness works. Coming from County Meath, which is full of historic monuments and landscapes, I have seen painstaking work give me pain because of the length of time that the OPW is in situ.There is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Mar 2023)

Shane Cassells: Last night the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications published the report of the expert independent review on the North-South interconnector project. It is simply unbelievable that a Green Party Minister could stand over this report, whereby 300 megastructures - pylons - will be put across the landscape of Meath, Cavan, and Monaghan, and that he can think this is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Mar 2023)

Shane Cassells: I will finish on this point. It was put forward by Department officials that EirGrid officials would now consult landowners. They have had 15 years of botched efforts where they have not listened to the concerns of ordinary people.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Mar 2023)

Shane Cassells: I doubt they are now going to take it upon themselves to have genuine concern for ordinary people. We will continue to make their case.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Mar 2023)

Shane Cassells: You will be hearing a lot more of it in here as well, a Chathaoirligh.

Seanad: Project Ireland 2040: Statements (1 Mar 2023)

Shane Cassells: I thank the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach and I welcome the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, to the Chamber. I thank him for the report he has given on what is a very significant plan and fund of nearly €200 billion which has shaped that vision and strategy for this country across so many spheres of our life and society. This will have a substantial impact on how life is conducted in the...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Registration of Short-Term Tourist Letting Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)

Shane Cassells: I welcome all of the witnesses. I will begin with Ms Mayer's opening statement and her remarks about the changing face of the tourism sector. She said that people are no longer tied to urban areas but are spending time outside such areas in pursuit of the tourism offering. I wholeheartedly support that, as someone who comes from County Meath where, for decades, the main tourism sites such...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Registration of Short-Term Tourist Letting Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)

Shane Cassells: That is very true. I met Ms Ní Mhurchú the day after the meeting and I also met Derek and Geraldine Keogh in a very rural part of Meath which borders Westmeath. The Meath Chroniclecovered them the following week in terms of their experience, along with meeting myself at the ITIC meeting. They spoke about the fact that even though they are literally a stone's throw from the...