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Seanad: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 Jun 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: Cuirim fáilte riomh an Aire Stáit. I welcome this legislation. I slightly disagree with Senator Pauline O'Reilly who stated that the top issue on the doorsteps is dumping. The top issue on the doorsteps is the cost of living. This legislation will actually contribute towards saving people money. In fact, it is estimated that if we can boost Ireland's circularity by eliminating...

Seanad: Circular Economy, Waste Management (Amendment) and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 Jun 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I propose that the House suspend.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (14 Jun 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I join with colleagues in welcoming our parliamentary colleagues and friends from Ukraine. I also welcome all of our distinguished visitors and friends. I acknowledge in particular that we have with us here today the Ukrainian ambassador to Ireland, H.E. Larysa Gerasko, who has been a wonderful friend to those of us in the Seanad. The ambassador has done enormously positive work in Ireland...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: In the next couple of days, well over 1,000 politicians and political delegates will arrive in Dublin for the congress of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats in Europe, the political family to which my party, Fianna Fáil, belongs. I am sure the Acting Leader will join me in welcoming the delegates and I am sure they will have a good time and a very productive congress in Dublin. Our...

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

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister, the Minister of State and the officials for all their work. It should be acknowledged that they have continued to secure record investment in tourism, sport and arts, which says something about the priorities. In particular, I thank the Minister and her officials for 20 hours of Committee Stage debate on the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill. I will start with a...

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

Malcolm Byrne: I welcome that. Just like the Minister of State, I am concerned by the level of dysfunction, and I do not have confidence in the current board. It is important that the grassroots and athletes are protected. I will ask the Minister a couple of questions. One of the issues she mentioned is that we would be seeing the imminent publication of the commission on the future of media's report....

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

Malcolm Byrne: I am sorry, but I am conscious of the time.

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

Malcolm Byrne: I do not mean to be rude, but that report was presented in October. It is not the case that the Government has to agree with every aspect of the report, but when we look at the debate around the funding of the public broadcaster and how we fund local media, could we not just publish the report and get it out there for the purposes of debate?

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

Malcolm Byrne: The next questions were on tourism promotion and regional development, especially access through ports. As the Minister is aware, I have a particular interest in Rosslare.

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

Malcolm Byrne: It is broader. Part of it relates------

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

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank the Minister. Having read the opening statement, we can see the Minister has comprehensively addressed the issues. I welcome the level of interest she has shown in this issue, which has been of concern to the committee. The fact that she met with Fair Plé and the other groups is very positive. We have had quite a number of witnesses before the committee who have expressed...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: Yes, in the sense of a greater understanding within the education system. I am also talking about music education, where we can provide the necessary supports to those who want to come forward and make complaints.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: It is important that, as a committee, we acknowledge the Minister's interest and work in this area.

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

Malcolm Byrne: Yes. It has an impact, particularly given the shortage of hotel accommodation. We also need to look at the registration of short-term lettings.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Water Safety (31 May 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: The Minister of State is fortunate because she is from Waterford, where there are many fine beaches, just as we have in Wexford. We are coming into the summer season. Many more people are availing of our beaches and swimming is becoming more popular year round. However, the problem continues to arise around jet skis and small motorised vehicles. I am aware that legislation is in place...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Water Safety (31 May 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I recognise the Minister of State is taking this on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton. The response is quite clear nonetheless and my concern is the length of time this may take. There are incidents every summer and we hope none are too serious. There are certainly concerns that jet skiers come too close to swimmers, for example, and others cause a nuisance in some of our...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I welcome the ambassador of Sweden on behalf of the Fianna Fáil group. Sweden is a most beautiful country. I have managed to complete the Stockholm marathon twice-----