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Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Hospitality Sector: Discussion (23 Mar 2021)

Niamh Smyth: Before Mr. Cribben speaks I ask him to switch off his video because we are having a technical difficulty. It may then reset itself.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Hospitality Sector: Discussion (23 Mar 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I asked Mr. Cummins to switch his screen back on before he contributes. I am not sure whether it will work but we can try it.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Hospitality Sector: Discussion (23 Mar 2021)

Niamh Smyth: Does Mr. Anderson want to come in on this one?

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Hospitality Sector: Discussion (23 Mar 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I call Senator Micheál Carrigy.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Hospitality Sector: Discussion (23 Mar 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I remind everybody to mute their device while others are speaking because as they can hear, it causes some feedback. We have 30 seconds left. Mr. Fenn was the first to indicate on this occasion so I will give the time to him.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Hospitality Sector: Discussion (23 Mar 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. Fenn and I thank Senator Carrigy for his statements and question. I call Deputy Cathal Crowe who has questions and comments on this topic.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Hospitality Sector: Discussion (23 Mar 2021)

Niamh Smyth: Yes, we can.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Hospitality Sector: Discussion (23 Mar 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I have to move on in order that Senator Ollie Crowe and I can contribute. I hope our guests will have an opportunity to address your questions in the next round.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Hospitality Sector: Discussion (23 Mar 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the Deputy for bringing that new information to our attention. I call Senator Ollie Crowe.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Hospitality Sector: Discussion (23 Mar 2021)

Niamh Smyth: We are tight for time, but I would appreciate it if the members would indulge me and let me say a few words. I will then invite our guests to wrap up, if that is okay. Like my colleagues, I am very passionate about this industry. I am from a county and constituency in which pubs and restaurants are the lifeblood and heart and soul of what remains of the main streets in our towns and...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Hospitality Sector: Discussion (23 Mar 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. McGann.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Hospitality Sector: Discussion (23 Mar 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I appreciate the witnesses' time and effort, as well as their presentations at the beginning of the meeting. There is a commonality between the papers that have been presented. It is very clear to the committee what it needs to do in terms of its communications with the various Ministers and the Government overall in moving this forward and being as helpful as we can to ensure that the...

Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Statements (10 Mar 2021)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the Minister for taking the time to do a virtual visit of Cavan Institute last week and to meet the distinguished principal, Ms Ann Marie Lacey, the staff, the chief executive of Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board, CMETB, Mr. John Kearney, and the students themselves to hear their first-hand inclusive and real-life positive experience for everyone who attends Cavan...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (10 Mar 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 72. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the latest negotiations on the North-South interconnector between his Department and a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13199/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (10 Mar 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 74. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a meeting will be arranged with his Department and council officials (details supplied) to discuss the North-South interconnector project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13198/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (10 Mar 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 186. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the roll-out of fibre broadband at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13168/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (10 Mar 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 250. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding will be provided to assist farmers in the construction of agricultural underpass crossings on non-national roads in cases in which such facilities are deemed essential in the interests of public safety, particularly road safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13071/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 Mar 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 251. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter concerning the renewal of a driver licence (details supplied); when a refund will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13177/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (10 Mar 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 275. To ask the Minister for Finance if the 20% additional tax and duty being placed on raw materials in the production of lubricants which are not the end product itself will be examined (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12670/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (10 Mar 2021)

Niamh Smyth: 280. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will address the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12738/21]