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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht: Business of Joint Committee (28 Sep 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: We will commence the meeting. I advise members to turn off their mobile phones as they interfere with the communications system.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht: Business of Joint Committee (28 Sep 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: We will now deal with the question proposed by Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív, on which a division has been challenged. The proposal is that the letter received by the committee from Conradh na Gaeilge on Bliain na Gaeilge be noted by the committee, that no action be taken by the committee and that the committee on the Irish language proceed to send the letter to other committees.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht: Irish Film Board: Chairperson Designate (28 Sep 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: I welcome Dr. Annie Doona, chairperson designate of the Irish Film Board. I draw her attention to the fact that, by virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of their evidence to the committee. However, if they are directed by it to cease giving evidence on a particular matter and continue to do so, they are entitled...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht: Irish Film Board: Chairperson Designate (28 Sep 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: That was very interesting. I will hand over very quickly to the chair designate of the National Concert Hall, Ms Maura McGrath.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht: Irish Film Board: Chairperson Designate (28 Sep 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: Gabhaim mo mhíle buíochas leis an bhfinné as sin. Bhí sé an-suimiúil. I now invite the chair designate of the National Museum of Ireland, Ms Catherine Heaney, to speak.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht: Irish Film Board: Chairperson Designate (28 Sep 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: Míle buíochas faoi sin. Bhí sé an-suimiúil freisin. Má tá smaointí ag na cathaoirligh ainmnithe ar na tionscadal ar a bhfuil siad ag obair, is féidir leo iad a sheoladh chuig an gcoiste agus cuirfimid isteach inár gcuid pleananna iad. If they have any information or wish to make a submission which they feel needs to be part of our thinking...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht: Irish Film Board: Chairperson Designate (28 Sep 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: I have a couple of topical questions, the first of which may be for Dr. Doona. The Solas Galway Picture Palace building is in the public consciousness. Approximately €9 million of public money is wrapped up in it, yet the project is not complete. For the best reasons, the Irish Film Board was involved in trying to get it under way. Is Dr. Doona confident that the State's investment...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht: Irish Film Board: Chairperson Designate (28 Sep 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: How many of the visits were unique? Many people go to the National Concert Hall three or four times a year or are season or annual ticket holders.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht: Irish Film Board: Chairperson Designate (28 Sep 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: Is the State's investment protected and Dr. Doona confident that the project will reach completion?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht: Irish Film Board: Chairperson Designate (28 Sep 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: That would be appreciated.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht: Irish Film Board: Chairperson Designate (28 Sep 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: An bhfuil aon cheist ag éinne ar an taobh seo? Glaoim ar an Seandóir Fintan Warfield.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht: Irish Film Board: Chairperson Designate (28 Sep 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: I take Ms Heaney's point that she is new to her role, and I do not associate her with some of the difficulties that have happened. I wish her all the best of luck in trying to fix them. The human resources, HR, issues are of concern to me. Is she of the view that they have been fixed? It is happening in the financial unit of the particular organisation. Ms Heaney mentioned the massive...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht: Irish Film Board: Chairperson Designate (28 Sep 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: I thank the witnesses for answering all the questions in the forthright fashion they did. I wish them all the best of luck with the interesting and energetic work they have and with its great opportunities in the next while. We look forward to having them back in the near future. Although the Minister is here, we will notify her formally that we have had the opportunity to question the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 33 - Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (28 Sep 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: I welcome the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Heather Humphreys, the Minister of State with responsibility for regional economic development, Deputy Michael Ring, and the Minister of State with responsibility for Gaeltacht affairs and natural resources, Deputy Seán Kyne. From the Department I welcome Mr. Seosamh Ó hÁghmaill,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 33 - Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (28 Sep 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: There is great working happening within the Department from the Minister's office down through the different staff. I congratulate the staff on that. Obviously there are a couple of difficulties. It is a large public area and there can be differences in opinions on how things can be done. I concur with previous speakers that the allocation of moneys by a Government is its articulation of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 33 - Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (28 Sep 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: It would be helpful if we could get an analysis of the outputs.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 33 - Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (28 Sep 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: I specifically mean the National Museum of Ireland and the National Concert Hall. I want to know how our venues compare with similar sized economies.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 33 - Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (28 Sep 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 33 - Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (28 Sep 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: Is the Minister confident that the lease will be transferred?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 33 - Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (28 Sep 2016)

Peadar Tóibín: Is future investment fully dependent on the transfer of the lease to Element Pictures?