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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (31 May 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: In the context of the committee's recommendation, it might be useful. I agree. Community and voluntary arts organisations that have come before the committee have all spoken about sustainability. I like Mr. Kelly's thought about organisations being able to think about what they will do in 50 or 100 years.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (31 May 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Are there any examples of local authorities that are hiring space and guaranteeing the rent?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (31 May 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: There are examples with social or commercial enterprises where it is done for particular reasons. It could be a model that could work in the arts.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (31 May 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: That could be useful. Does Mr. Caslin wish to comment on my question?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 May 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I want to start by referring to two sets of figures that were released today, the first of which are the detailed census figures, which have been released by the CSO. There are a number of interesting figures in that. There is the fact that in the final figures, the population of the country is 25,000 more than it was estimated. The provisional census - and colleagues in this House may be...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (24 May 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: The Leader will remember that I brought forward legislation on the effective use of CCTV to combat illegal dumping in our communities. Senator Wall brought forward similar legislation. I was very happy at the time that many of the recommendations in the Bill I brought forward were folded into the Circular Economy and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill brought through the Houses by the Minister,...

Seanad: Naming of National Children's Hospital for Dr. Kathleen Lynn: Motion (24 May 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I would also-----

Seanad: Naming of National Children's Hospital for Dr. Kathleen Lynn: Motion (24 May 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Yes. I will simply endorse the earlier comments of colleagues. Senator Fitzpatrick has been so enthusiastic about this issue and in educating the rest of us about it. I pay tribute to her for her work in this space. Colleagues have asked what this is about. It is not just about the naming of a hospital. It is about recognising the role of women in Irish medicine and healthcare and, more...

Seanad: Academic Precarity: Motion (24 May 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I thank the NUI Senators for putting forward this motion. I agree with the broad premise of the points being made. We should be working towards having the best higher education system in the world, and one that meets quite a number of purposes. The only way we can do that is by having top-class lecturers and researchers. The two concepts are...

Seanad: Academic Precarity: Motion (24 May 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: At 9.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (24 May 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I apologise if the witnesses see a vote sign coming up on the screen. We are moving on to Ms Hope on behalf of Arts and Health Co-ordinators Ireland, AHCI.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (24 May 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Our final speaker before we go to questions and answers is Dr. Byrne on behalf of Age & Opportunity.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (24 May 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank all the witnesses for their statements and their work. I wish Age & Opportunity the best of luck with the Bealtaine Festival as well. We have run a bit over time. We have approximately 20 minutes left for questions and answers. There are four-minute time slots. I will be a little generous but I ask members to bear the time in mind. It is four minutes for questions and...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (24 May 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I do not mean to be rude and interrupt but I am conscious of time so we can get everybody in. I ask the witnesses to give brief answers.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (24 May 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I am sorry but I am conscious of time and we have two other members of the committee and Deputy Ó Snodaigh to come in. I ask members to keep their questions as concise as possible.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (24 May 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Who would like to take that question? Contributors can be relatively succinct in their answers.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (24 May 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I am conscious that Dr. Byrne wants to come in. She may have a brief second because I need to get to other questions.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (24 May 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: That is okay. Let me see if I can get back to you, because I am conscious that I need to get to Senator Hoey. I want to get the Senator in before that.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (24 May 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: We are well over time but I will allow the witnesses to wrap up. The purpose of these meetings is to inform the committee in the context of its producing a report on the development of local and community arts. What are the recommendation of the witnesses in respect of accessibility to local and community arts for older people or people with a disability? That need not necessarily focus on...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Development of Local and Community Arts: Discussion (24 May 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I am conscious of the point made by Mr. Kearns, which may help to influence our thinking. If the witnesses have examples of good practice, it would be helpful for them to be shared with the secretariat.