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Seanad: Report of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media: Statements (11 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: Yes. That is coming in order that we look at, as I said, identifying and prioritising where there is the lack of facilities. We have had discussions previously about the likes of hockey. We have qualified for world cups in the sport yet I think that in the whole province of Connacht we might have one outdoor hockey pitch. That is where we need to be looking at prioritising those...

Seanad: Report of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media: Statements (11 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: Perfect. That is good to know. I thank the Minister of State for that. It is important we have this discussion. I welcome the Minister of State's coming here and making sure that this report is not left on the shelf. It needs to be implemented. As I said, I ask that the Department contact Coimisiún na Meán and make sure that that engagement and conversation with the sporting...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Forestry Sector (10 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I thank the Minister for coming to the Chamber to discuss a query with regard to the Forestry Act 2014. Over the past number of years we have had objections and backlogs with forestry felling that have caused significant concern to the industry here. I know many improvements have been made and we are getting to a better place, which is important for the timber industry. However, there is...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Forestry Sector (10 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I thank the Minister. I accept that the local authority should put in place tree preservation orders but, unfortunately, it was not done in this instance. Part of the exemption is for trees outside a forest so it is about the legal interpretation of what is a tree and what is a forest. When we look up what a forest is, if more than 0.5 ha is under trees, it is a forest and the exemption...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: First of all, I welcome Terri and Patrick from the transition year class in Mercy Secondary School, Ballymahon who are here with me today to see behind the scenes in Leinster House. I was not here yesterday to speak on the GAAGO issue. As treasurer of my own GAA club, I was out selling lotto tickets last Sunday evening. I am also a former chairperson of the Longford hurling board. I have...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local Community Arts: Discussion (10 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I apologise for being late. I welcome all the guests. I come from Longford where Backstage Theatre has been the home of the arts in my county for 20 or 25 years. Since the theatre was built in a central location, it has contributed to an expansion of the arts through the local musical society. We have a fantastic variety group. I will do a 100 km in May as a fundraiser for the variety...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local Community Arts: Discussion (10 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: There is a model in other Departments for similar associations. There are more than 100. It is administered through the ISA, in the same way as AIMS. It is eligible for grants only on production of receipts of actually putting on a show so it is completely transparent. However, many people are putting in so much time voluntarily spending months rehearsing and putting on these shows to...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local Community Arts: Discussion (10 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: The point Mr. McGlynn made is something at which we are looking at home, trying to find a location. We have the Backstage Theatre and it is putting on shows and it is regularly full. However, organisations need to practice and so on, and that cannot be done on the same night as a show is on, where two organisations are looking for the same place. There is a scheme giving funding to each...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local Community Arts: Discussion (10 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I would like to get an update from the Department or the Arts Council on a scheme. The Minister, Deputy Catherine Martin, has been extremely supportive of the arts. I know it is an area close to her own heart. That is why she is in that role. She has put significant Government investment into the arts. The basic income for the arts scheme is in its infancy, but what was the number of...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local Community Arts: Discussion (10 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: What is the timeline on it?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local Community Arts: Discussion (10 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: Will the construction then take three or four years?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I pay tribute to Senator Flynn on her comments here this morning. Congratulations to our colleague, Senator Lisa Chambers, and her husband, Jarleth Munnelly, on their recent nuptials. I remind Members of the autism training that I mentioned yesterday. The first session of the training will take place in the audiovisual room on Thursday next. I ask Members to log on and register to take...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I concur with Senator Ó Donnghaile's remarks about Palestine. I met with the Palestinian ambassador here today. I support Senator Ó Donnghaile's comments.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 May 2023)

Micheál Carrigy: I welcome two students and their teacher from my old school, St. Mel's in Longford. We have with us a couple of transition year students, Jamie and Joshua, and their teacher, Mr. Clyne. They are spending the day in Leinster House and getting a feel for some of the work that goes on behind the scenes here. I welcome them and wish them well in their studies. I got a great education at St....