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Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on Irish Dance Sector: Discussion (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: At this point, I will give Mr. Boylan an opportunity to contribute. He has been waiting patiently and listening very attentively. I am sure he has some suggestions to make from hearing the views of members. I will bring him in at this point if he is willing.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on Irish Dance Sector: Discussion (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. Boylan. Without being too hard on the ladies, we have three minutes to conclude, so I ask them to take just two minutes each to wrap up in response to the questions as best they can.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on Irish Dance Sector: Discussion (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: Mr. Boylan and Dr. Ní Bhriain have made a very strong and convincing case. It would be remiss of me not to mention Gavan Quigley, who is a dance teacher. His students wrote hundreds of letters and some of what was in those letters was very reflective of what the witnesses said today. Mr. Quigley teaches hip-hop, jazz and contemporary dance. The letters say that the performing arts...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Arts Council: Discussion (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I welcome, from the Arts Council, Professor Kevin Rafter and Ms Maureen Kennelly. The format of the meeting is that I will invite Professor Rafter to make his opening statement, which will be followed by questions from members of the committee. As the witnesses are aware, the committee will publish the opening statements on the website following the meeting. I would like them to note...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Arts Council: Discussion (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Professor Rafter. I invite Ms Kennelly to make her opening statement.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Arts Council: Discussion (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: That is fine.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Arts Council: Discussion (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: When Covid-19 first hit, the arts were left flummoxed as to what to do. Performing professional artists depend so much on live events, bums on seats and audience participation, whatever it might be. For that to suddenly disappear overnight was absolutely devastating. There has been a massive emphasis on online and virtual events and that is wonderful but I never want us to lose sight of...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Arts Council: Discussion (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: There was an array of comments, questions and observations. Who would like to respond?

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Arts Council: Discussion (25 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: That brings us to a natural conclusion. I thank both witnesses for being here today and giving such insightful insight into their work. I hope they know their work is very much valued by the members of this committee and beyond throughout this very difficult time for our artists who have kept us all going and kept our spirits lifted. Go raibh míle maith agaibh to both witnesses for...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Commercial Rates (24 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 99. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the way in which local authorities in counties Cavan, Monaghan and Meath will be supported financially going forward to carry out their respective works plans in 2021 in view of the loss of income from the commercial rates waiver for businesses in order to survive during Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Septic Tanks (24 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 116. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to review the septic tank grant guidelines which are implemented by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37236/20]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Shared Island Unit (24 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 134. To ask the Taoiseach the projects in counties Cavan and Monaghan which have been announced as part of the Shared Island Fund to date. [37551/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: North-South Interconnector (24 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 174. 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. [38232/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Correspondence (24 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 184. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if correspondence from a group (details supplied) will be reviewed; the status of the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38021/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Warmer Homes Scheme (24 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 199. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the delay in the provision of the warmer home grants due to increased demand; his views on whether this increased demand is due to a change in criteria; if he will allocate funding to meet the additional demand; if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) and expedite...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authority Funding (24 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 207. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if correspondence (details supplied) will be reviewed; if his attention has been drawn to losses of vital funding to local authorities; his plans to review the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38344/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 309. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will review correspondence (details supplied); if she will address the points made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38085/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 310. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she review correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38086/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 315. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on the continuation of dance lessons including Irish dancing lessons within levels 2, 3 and 4 of Resilience and Recovery 2020-2021: Plan for Living with COVID-19; her engagements with representative organisations to date with regard to the continuation of such lessons; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (24 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 510. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the new school building for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38600/20]