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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Rising Cost of Tourist Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2022)

Shane Cassells: That is understandable. I think the issue of the star ratings of the hotel could be addressed. I know the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth is handling the issue but we have officials present from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. It is relevant. Mr. Kelly made the point that international bookings are standing up. If...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Rising Cost of Tourist Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2022)

Shane Cassells: That goes to my point that there is a fear that the domestic tourist is not valued as much, because if 70% of revenue comes from international tourism, the domestic tourist will be subject to the price fluctuations.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Rising Cost of Tourist Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2022)

Shane Cassells: We are potentially looking at the same rows next April and May as we had here in April and May of this year.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Rising Cost of Tourist Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2022)

Shane Cassells: There are two issues here, namely, value for the customer and protecting the industry. There were rows about all of that this year but I acknowledge what Mr. O'Mara Walsh is saying. I have a question for Mr. Fenn and Ms Campbell, which Mr. Kelly touched on. If two or three star hotels are prepared to sign those contracts because they represent guaranteed income in towns and areas which,...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Rising Cost of Tourist Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2022)

Shane Cassells: I know this information would not exist on paper, but from dealing with the members of his organisation, potentially can Mr. Fenn tell me if it is the case that most properties that are contracted up to the early spring will maintain this arrangement? I ask this because 60,000 units are not going to be provided by next March. Is it the case, therefore, that the members of Mr. Fenn's...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Rising Cost of Tourist Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2022)

Shane Cassells: Is the suggested figure of €1 billion in decreased spending accepted?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Rising Cost of Tourist Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2022)

Shane Cassells: Has the industry a sense of how spending held up this year? Was there a reduction? I know we are still in the final quarter, but I would like to get a sense of the situation.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Rising Cost of Tourist Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2022)

Shane Cassells: We are talking about hotel beds and where we put people, but ultimately, we must give people an offering when they come here. In this regard, I welcome that last night in the Seanad we had the Second Stage of the National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2022, which will increase the capital expenditure ceiling for Fáilte Ireland from €300 million to €500...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Rising Cost of Tourist Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Dec 2022)

Shane Cassells: I have two more quick questions for the representatives from the Department. The point has been made by Mr. O'Mara Walsh that this issue is seen in terms of hotels and hotel bookings. I refer, however, to the wider spending in this context. I thank the officials for the briefing document in this regard. We have a breakdown of spending by county regarding these funds. In Dublin, some...

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (6 Dec 2022)

Shane Cassells: I thank the Minister for bringing forward the National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2022. I commend her on using her Second Stage speech to set out in detail the ecosystem of the tourism industry and explain why this Bill and the increase in extending the limit of capital expenditure is so critical and why it will make a major difference. That capital investment broadens...

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (6 Dec 2022)

Shane Cassells: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (6 Dec 2022)

Shane Cassells: There was extensive debate on this particular issue when the Bill came before us in the Seanad before it went to the Dáil. There were discussions with the Minister in the Chamber. She asked for our trust that she would deal with the issue. An independent body was established to consider it. She acknowledged the seriousness of the issue and I commend her on that and on introducing...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (6 Dec 2022)

Shane Cassells: I again commend the Minister. This group is important. I also commend some of the practitioners in the broadcast sector who are trying to make those changes of their own volition, notwithstanding what the Minister is doing, in particular in areas that have been male dominated, including sports broadcasting and other spheres. I commend them on having the wherewithal to make that change...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (6 Dec 2022)

Shane Cassells: You are too young even to remember it. Sit down, will you?

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (6 Dec 2022)

Shane Cassells: This formed a large part of our discussions. We have come to the end of the groupings. We reflect on this and many other aspects the Minister has touched on. The Minister has constructed a Bill that has established a body, coimisiún na meán, that has the flexibility to deal with these issues. She has set down clear targets as well, and there is an ethos running through this Bill...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (6 Dec 2022)

Shane Cassells: I thank the Minister for a very long process. When she reflects on this, she will see that, across the various Departments of our Government, this has been one of the most significant achievements. I congratulate her. The discussions we had surrounded the regulation of a sphere that had been completely unregulated and an industry that had become so prominent and important to the way we...

Seanad: Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Dec 2022)

Shane Cassells: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Calleary, and his officials.

Seanad: Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Dec 2022)

Shane Cassells: When is it proposed to take the next Stage?

Seanad: Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Dec 2022)

Shane Cassells: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Dec 2022)

Shane Cassells: When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?