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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Non-court-based Conflict Resolution Mechanisms for Media-related Complaints: Discussion (17 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: I welcome all our guests. I wish to continue the discussion on concerns around the use of SLAPPS. In recent days, there was a high-profile case in the High Court in Belfast. I would like to get an understanding of the significance of that judgment and the implications it may have for freelance journalists and broadcasters across Northern Ireland and Ireland. A judge said that the case had...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Non-court-based Conflict Resolution Mechanisms for Media-related Complaints: Discussion (17 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: I will ask Mr. Dooley about the significance of this judgment for his members.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Non-court-based Conflict Resolution Mechanisms for Media-related Complaints: Discussion (17 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: Does Mr. Dooley feel that the fact the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman do not have financial compensation makes them unsuitable for complaints?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Non-court-based Conflict Resolution Mechanisms for Media-related Complaints: Discussion (17 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: I ask Ms McKay how the campaign for public figures, including politicians, to use the alternative redress scheme is going.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Non-court-based Conflict Resolution Mechanisms for Media-related Complaints: Discussion (17 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: I have a question about the expansion of the remit to online publications. How does the Office of the Press Ombudsman and the Press Council of Ireland intend to adapt its code of practice and the complaints handling process to deal with online media and publications?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Non-court-based Conflict Resolution Mechanisms for Media-related Complaints: Discussion (17 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: I mean the unique challenges that will be presented.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Non-court-based Conflict Resolution Mechanisms for Media-related Complaints: Discussion (17 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: My final question concerns qualified privilege in defamation cases. What does that entail and what impact does it have on cases that are presented to the Office of the Press Ombudsman and the Press Council of Ireland?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Non-court-based Conflict Resolution Mechanisms for Media-related Complaints: Discussion (17 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: In how many cases has a decision of the Office of the Press Ombudsman and the Press Council of Ireland had an impact?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Non-court-based Conflict Resolution Mechanisms for Media-related Complaints: Discussion (17 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: That is correct.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (17 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 181. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a person (details supplied) will receive their licence exchange; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56501/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Maritime Safety (17 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 186. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide clarification on the current surveying practices for fishing vessels, particularly those that fall just over the 15-meter mark, such as a vessel (details supplied) and consider reviewing these regulations to ensure they are fair and proportionate, and do not unduly push fishermen out of the industry; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Customs and Excise (17 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 310. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of officers with assigned powers (details supplied) under section 62 of the Finance Act 1994, per county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56444/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Customs and Excise (17 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 311. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of officers with assigned powers (details supplied) under section 62 of the Finance Act 2001, sections 134, 135, 136, 138, 139, 140 and 141, per county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56445/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Customs and Excise (17 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 312. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of officers with assigned powers (details supplied) under regulation 7 of the European Communities (Intrastat) Regulations 1993, per county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56446/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (17 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 463. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if 70 years-of-age is the compulsory retirement age if a person entered secondary school teaching before 2004; there is no compulsory retirement age, in cases in which a person entered between 2004 and 2013; and if is 70 years-of-age again if a person entered after 2013. [56313/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (17 Jan 2024)

Alan Dillon: 464. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason there is a compulsory retirement age for teachers who entered after 2013 but not for those who entered between 2004 and 2013; and the reason there is a compulsory retirement age even if a teacher is medically fit to teach. [56314/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (14 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: The horrific violence and loss of life in Israel and Gaza continues to shock us all. When the EU General Assembly calls for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, backed by 150 countries including Ireland, it is a significant step. It highlights the growing isolation of the United States and Israel. I acknowledge the efforts of the Tánaiste and Taoiseach in condemning the war and...

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2022
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage - Programme A - Housing
Financial Statements 2022 - The Housing Agency
Report on the Accounts of the Public Services 2022
Chapter 11 - Utilisation of the Land Aggregation Scheme Sites (14 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: How do I follow that? I will focus on accommodation for the homeless, which is subhead A13. We are all aware of the importance of emergency accommodation and related services to support those who are homeless. It is critical service provision. I ask Mr. Doyle about the Department's management of the emergency accommodation for the homeless at present. Has his Department seen a sharp...

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2022
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage - Programme A - Housing
Financial Statements 2022 - The Housing Agency
Report on the Accounts of the Public Services 2022
Chapter 11 - Utilisation of the Land Aggregation Scheme Sites (14 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: On the budget allocated to it, for 2022 the allocation in the subhead is €242 million, which is an increase of €48 million on the previous year. What was provided in the Department's budgetary forecast for 2023?

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2022
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage - Programme A - Housing
Financial Statements 2022 - The Housing Agency
Report on the Accounts of the Public Services 2022
Chapter 11 - Utilisation of the Land Aggregation Scheme Sites (14 Dec 2023)

Alan Dillon: On those who are delivering emergency accommodation, how do the local authorities procure hotel rooms for emergency accommodation? What cost inflation has the Department seen in the delivery of emergency accommodation? What is the average rate being paid by the Department or the local authorities?