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- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Freedom and Security of the Press Operating in Areas of Conflict: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)
Niamh Smyth: We will start with Ms Evans since Mr. Dawson finished up if that is okay.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Freedom and Security of the Press Operating in Areas of Conflict: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)
Niamh Smyth: We will go to Ms Evans next as she is online.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Freedom and Security of the Press Operating in Areas of Conflict: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)
Niamh Smyth: Does Ms Joris wish to come in for a brief moment?
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Freedom and Security of the Press Operating in Areas of Conflict: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)
Niamh Smyth: I thank the witnesses very much. I thank Deputy O’Sullivan for his line of questioning. I now call Senator Hoey who I believe is online.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Freedom and Security of the Press Operating in Areas of Conflict: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)
Niamh Smyth: Is that for anyone in particular or is it just a general question?
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Freedom and Security of the Press Operating in Areas of Conflict: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)
Niamh Smyth: I point out that, unfortunately, the chair of the Ukrainian parliamentary committee, Mr. Yaroslav Yurchyshyn, cannot stay on the call but he is listening in and can respond through the chat with the committee. Because of the bombings there, the electricity is cut for half the day. I am so sorry to hear that. I will open that question to the remaining guests. If anyone is online they may...
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Freedom and Security of the Press Operating in Areas of Conflict: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)
Niamh Smyth: I thank Professor McGonagle. I call Deputy Munster.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Freedom and Security of the Press Operating in Areas of Conflict: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)
Niamh Smyth: Is that directed to Ms Joris?
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Freedom and Security of the Press Operating in Areas of Conflict: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)
Niamh Smyth: Ms Evans was indicating to respond.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Freedom and Security of the Press Operating in Areas of Conflict: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)
Niamh Smyth: My apologies to Deputy Munster but if she does not mind, Professor McGonagle has indicated that he wishes to respond.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Freedom and Security of the Press Operating in Areas of Conflict: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)
Niamh Smyth: We are short on numbers but I do not see anyone dissenting from the idea. We will absolutely take it on board and discuss it further. It may require a private session but I am happy with the suggestion.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Freedom and Security of the Press Operating in Areas of Conflict: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)
Niamh Smyth: I thank Deputy Munster for her contribution and her suggestions.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Freedom and Security of the Press Operating in Areas of Conflict: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)
Niamh Smyth: Senator Byrne can certainly ask questions but Mr. Yurchyshyn has suggested that he can only respond via the chat function.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Freedom and Security of the Press Operating in Areas of Conflict: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)
Niamh Smyth: He will respond in writing after the event.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Freedom and Security of the Press Operating in Areas of Conflict: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)
Niamh Smyth: I thank Professor McGonagle, my colleague Senator Malcolm Byrne for his questions and all our witnesses for participating today. That concludes our business in public session. I thank everyone sincerely for being with us. It was an important and appropriate discussion that will continue long into the future. Gabhaim buíochas le gach duine.
- Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Freedom and Security of the Press Operating in Areas of Conflict: Discussion (10 Jul 2024)
Niamh Smyth: We are over time, Professor McGonagle. I assume you want to go through the seven-page document.
- Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (9 Jul 2024)
Niamh Smyth: 232. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of progress on the new Garda station in Bailieborough; and the estimated completion date. [26356/24]
- Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Tax Credits (9 Jul 2024)
Niamh Smyth: 479. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason that a person lost 52 Class S contributions due to the fact of having one week of Class A employment. [29357/24]
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (4 Jul 2024)
Niamh Smyth: 27. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the incentives or alternatives he is examining to combat the slowing down of sales of electric cars and the poor trade in and sale prices for electric cars. [28469/24]
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (4 Jul 2024)
Niamh Smyth: 45. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures he proposes to take to reduce the wait time for driving tests from 15.6 weeks to the projected target of ten weeks. [28468/24]