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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (21 Oct 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 224. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has not received an appointment in Temple Street; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31782/20]

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Sector: Discussion (21 Oct 2020)

Niamh Smyth: Apologies have been received from Senator Malcolm Byrne and Deputy Brendan Griffin, who might join us during the meeting. I remind members and witnesses to turn off their mobile phones or to switch them to flight mode as they interfere with the sound system and make it difficult for the parliamentary reporters to report the meeting. Television and web streaming will also be adversely...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Sector: Discussion (21 Oct 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Ms Andrews for her very informative statement. I have had the opportunity to quickly look at the TRT's publication, which outlines some very strong recommendations.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Sector: Discussion (21 Oct 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I thank Mr. Connick for a very valuable contribution. I am sure the members will have lots of questions when we get to that point. I will turn to Mr. Gallagher. I thank him for being with us in person. As I said, many of us are familiar with his premises, Buswells. Would he like to say a few words?

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Sector: Discussion (21 Oct 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I will go through the members in the order in which they indicated. Senator Carrigy is first.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Sector: Discussion (21 Oct 2020)

Niamh Smyth: For the witnesses' information, the meeting will take the form of a question-and-answer session. Each member will ask a question and whoever feels in a position to answer it will do so directly afterwards. We will try to get around the whole room. I remind members that we have a little over 40 minutes left. I want to make sure that every member who has indicated - and every member has -...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Sector: Discussion (21 Oct 2020)

Niamh Smyth: If Senator Carrigy is satisfied, I will move on.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Sector: Discussion (21 Oct 2020)

Niamh Smyth: Is the Deputy's question directed at Mr. Connick?

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Sector: Discussion (21 Oct 2020)

Niamh Smyth: We will bring Mr. Gallagher in yet.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Sector: Discussion (21 Oct 2020)

Niamh Smyth: Does Deputy Dillon have any specific question?

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Sector: Discussion (21 Oct 2020)

Niamh Smyth: Is the question for Ms Andrews?

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Sector: Discussion (21 Oct 2020)

Niamh Smyth: The witness should reply as briefly as they can because I want to ensure all members get an opportunity.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Sector: Discussion (21 Oct 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I will stop Ms Andrews there. I must remind everyone that we must vacate the committee room by 4 p.m. There are 20 minutes left and five more members are offering to speak. I ask that the questions and answers be as concise and targeted as possible.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Sector: Discussion (21 Oct 2020)

Niamh Smyth: Are the Deputy's questions for Ms Andrews?

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Sector: Discussion (21 Oct 2020)

Niamh Smyth: Does Mr. Gallagher wish to add to that?

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Sector: Discussion (21 Oct 2020)

Niamh Smyth: Thank you. I have to conclude the meeting as we have far exceeded our time. I thank the witnesses for attending and for their contributions, which were significant. I thank them for their work on bringing us this publication, the tourism recovery plan. The members will consider everything that has been said today and we will report on that at the appropriate time.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (20 Oct 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 114. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department has contacted colleges regarding accommodation refund issues at various campuses for students; if his attention has been drawn to the issue; if so, his plans to address the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31093/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (20 Oct 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 115. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address the accommodation crisis regarding refunds that students are facing due to Covid-19 at various third level facilities nationally. [31094/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (20 Oct 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 142. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the retrofitting schemes presently available for old houses and following budget 2021; the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31224/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (20 Oct 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 538. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the resistance of local authorities to become the data controller for a scheme (details supplied); if her Department has issued further guidelines to local authorities on this issue; and if not, if her attention has been drawn to the fact a local organisation is eager to apply but is aware...