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Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Challenges facing Public Broadcasting and the broader Media Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I remind members that today's session is short as it will be broken into two parts. I do not want to eat into that time.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Challenges facing Public Broadcasting and the broader Media Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: If it is okay with Deputy Cannon, we will take several members together to ensure everyone gets a chance to contribute.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Challenges facing Public Broadcasting and the broader Media Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: Would Mr. Farrell like to answer those questions?

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Challenges facing Public Broadcasting and the broader Media Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I thank the members and witnesses for that line of questioning.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Challenges facing Public Broadcasting and the broader Media Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Deputy McGrath. We are coming near the end of this session, but I have a few observations and questions before we conclude. I compliment Mr. Farrell and his team at Virgin Media. My only experience has been as a guest on "The Tonight Show". I must say I miss Ivan Yates. He was always a big presence in the studio.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Challenges facing Public Broadcasting and the broader Media Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I have always been treated with courtesy and my experience has always been a good one. I ask that Virgin Media keep doing what it is doing. I agree with many of the comments made by the members. Virgin Media is good at getting out on the ground, even to a small town like Bailieborough in County Cavan one evening at the start of the pandemic. It means a great deal to people in more rural...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Challenges facing Public Broadcasting and the broader Media Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: That brings this discussion to a natural conclusion. I thank those who joined us remotely. I also thank Mr. Farrell and Mr. Esslemont for their presentations. We have all received the message loud and clear regarding funding, transparency and everything else. We have a great deal to consider and take away from the meeting.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Challenges facing Public Broadcasting and the broader Media Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I welcome Mr. Vincent Crowley and Mr. Frank Mulrennan and thank them for joining us. We are delighted to have them. Today's discussion is with representatives from NewsBrands Ireland and Local Ireland on the challenges facing national and regional newspapers as a result of Covid-19. Mr. Mulrennan, an executive member of Local Ireland, joins us in committee room 3 and Mr. Johnny O'Hanlon,...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Challenges facing Public Broadcasting and the broader Media Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I apologise, but we have gone way over the time allocated and we want to get everybody in. Could Mr. Mulrennan respond in one word?

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Challenges facing Public Broadcasting and the broader Media Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: We have to move on but we will allow Mr. O'Hanlon to contribute. I want to make sure all members get an opportunity to speak.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Challenges facing Public Broadcasting and the broader Media Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: Who would like to respond to those questions?

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Challenges facing Public Broadcasting and the broader Media Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: Does Mr. O'Hanlon want to come in on this round? I might have cut him out the last time.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Challenges facing Public Broadcasting and the broader Media Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: There would be no objections to doing that. We will pursue that.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Challenges facing Public Broadcasting and the broader Media Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I need to bring our meeting to a conclusion as another committee is due to meet in this room. We are under strict instructions not to exceed two hours. We could sit here all evening debating the topic. I understand the situation in which the newspapers find themselves. The witnesses have brought a very clear message to the committee as to what government needs to do in supporting them in...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: Last night "RTÉ Investigates" very powerfully demonstrated the horror, trauma and tragedy of the killings of Geraldine O'Reilly, who was 15, and Paddy Stanley, who was 16, in the Belturbet bombings 48 years ago. Nobody has been convicted. To compound the grief further, the families have suffered further because An Garda Síochána will not disclose the contents of the reports...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Accommodation (15 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 75. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department has contacted colleges regarding the failure by some accommodation quarters to issue refunds to students due to Covid-19; if his attention has been drawn to the issue; if so, the steps he is taking to address the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43146/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (15 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 474. To ask the Minister for Health his plans in 2021 for the roll out of the Covid-19 vaccine on college campuses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43424/20]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: CLÁR Programme (15 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 687. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of a CLÁR application by an organisation (details supplied); when a decision is likely; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43130/20]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (10 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I want to ask about the Oriel Residential Care Home in Carrickmacross in County Monaghan. It is a beautiful, state-of-the-art building which is lying empty, with no staff and therefore no service users. The facility cost €1.5 million, and is a seven-bedroom residential care centre for people with physical and sensory disabilities. I understand the HSE has given a figure of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Family Support Services (10 Dec 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I hope that the review, negotiations and the work of the stakeholders involved will bear fruit for the parents who find themselves in acrimonious break-ups. I am delighted to hear that children will be first and centre in all of the mediations and discussions. As the Minister has quite rightly said, early intervention is key in preventing children from being isolated in the context of the...