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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Shane Cassells: A set of proposals based-----

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Shane Cassells: My interpretation of what was said in the Chamber that day is that big decisions need to be made given the complexities of what is involved regarding who would fund the licence fee. There are other aspects also. The committee has discussed extensively the fact we have a separate sound and vision fund for local radio but no such fund for local print media, which is on its knees. This will...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Shane Cassells: Absolutely.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Shane Cassells: I thank the Minister.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Departmental Priorities and Legislation: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Shane Cassells: As the Minister has said, this covers a number of Departments. When an agreement is brought before them, would there then be further discussions, whether in the Chamber or in the committee, regarding-----

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (31 May 2022)

Shane Cassells: Like Senator Byrne, I thank the Minister and her officials for the engagement pertaining to the amendment and, indeed, all the work that has been to finesse this and get it to a point where we can see real progress. As Senator Byrne outlined, the essence of the amendment relates to trying to find a balance as to what is going to be taken as strength. I have consistently made the point that...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (31 May 2022)

Shane Cassells: I will speak to amendment No. 209 in the name of Senator Malcolm Byrne and in my name, which also deals with the issue of the content levy. We dealt extensively with this at the Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media. When we dealt with Screen Producers Ireland, they were direct in making their case to us. It comes down to us asking ourselves, not only in this Chamber...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (31 May 2022)

Shane Cassells: I thank the Minister for her comprehensive reply. Just to make sure I understand the point, there is not a dispute here on the issue of the content levy. I understand the Minister is saying it is the issue of how much would be collectible by the State and how much would be applicable here. I take on board what the Minister is saying about ensuring that we have a scheme that works to the...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (31 May 2022)

Shane Cassells: I move amendment No. 209: In page 129, to delete lines 38 and 39, and in page 130, to delete lines 1 to 7 and substitute the following: “159E. (1) The Commission shall no later than one year after it is established and for the purposes of funding a scheme made under section 159F, make an order imposing a levy on the media service providers referred to in subsection (2) of not less...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (31 May 2022)

Shane Cassells: I move amendment No. 213: In page 131, line 4, to delete “may prepare a scheme” and substitute “shall as soon as possible after establishment prepare a scheme or schemes”.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (31 May 2022)

Shane Cassells: Tomorrow morning at 10.30.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 May 2022)

Shane Cassells: I want to speak on this point and what was said in the previous debate. I accept what Senator Higgins is trying to do. She touched on a number of issues. The Future of Media Commission held extensive debates on this and I participated in them. They were about making sure broadcasters reflect on content. There were debates on gender, the visibility of disabled people and how children are...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 May 2022)

Shane Cassells: Last night, I attended the Irish sports awards, where we were told how sport is worth €3.3 billion to the Irish economy annually. However, this morning, we learned how sport is actually invaluable. Those of us listening to RTÉ radio sport on “Morning Ireland” earlier will have learned of the world record-breaking exploits of an Irish man, and more importantly a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 May 2022)

Shane Cassells: It is great to see Senator Buttimer back in the Leader's chair. It suits him. He looks great. There has been huge reaction in the Chamber today and throughout the sporting pages in respect of the fact that 17-year-old Jake Daniels has come out as the first professional gay football player since Justin Fashanu and only the second in the world. As a 17-year-old he is to be commended. He...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 May 2022)

Shane Cassells: I am back in the saddle.

Working Group of Committee Chairmen: Public Policy Matters: Engagement with the Taoiseach (12 May 2022)

Shane Cassells: I welcome the Taoiseach and thank him for his time and his engagement here today. In the Seanad we are currently assessing and going through the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022. We spent another three hours last night in the Chamber going through some 200 amendments on this Bill. It is extremely important legislation - probably one of the most significant in a generation -...

Working Group of Committee Chairmen: Public Policy Matters: Engagement with the Taoiseach (12 May 2022)

Shane Cassells: That is why we need to arm the new online commissioner with the powers.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2022)

Shane Cassells: Senator Higgins's points are well made and go to a wider point of debate in terms of the value of news, from where we ascertain it and the value put on it by the owners of the broadcasting stations. I refer to the points made by Senator Higgins regarding putting a time limit on the derogation to ensure that, as she stated, the business models are not on the basis of a continuing derogation...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2022)

Shane Cassells: I accept what the Minister said on the independence of the BAI and the new commission but it is right that we express our opinions as politicians. Sometimes we say that those in politics cannot express their opinions and it should be independent. These Houses are where we formulate the framework by which people operate. I know the Minister recognises that this is all the more important...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2022)

Shane Cassells: I do not have as much money as Senator Byrne, therefore the need for me to look at speculative financial products is probably nullified.