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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Business of Joint Committee
The Creative Economy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Apr 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Mr. O'Connell made reference to someone consuming illicit substances and I ask him to clarify it was totally in jest.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Business of Joint Committee
The Creative Economy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Apr 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: This is all on the record.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Business of Joint Committee
The Creative Economy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Apr 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I have a question for RTE. The scheme for supporting the arts is tremendous and gives people great national advertising for local initiatives. Is it measured regionally to see if everyone in the regions is getting an opportunity to be heard? Reference was made to the 3% independent commissioning budget on programmes for children. Is there any way for it to be increased? At a previous...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Business of Joint Committee
The Creative Economy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Apr 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Mr. Hickey also referred to regional space, which is something I have a particular interest in. In regional areas, there is great value for money if the locations are near motorways. It will be interesting to see how it evolves. I was a great fan of Hot Pressfrom the early days in the 1970s. The next point is related to what I asked RTE. Is there a big difference between now and when Hot...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Business of Joint Committee
The Creative Economy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Apr 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: That is fascinating. Does Mr. Dalton want to come in again?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Business of Joint Committee
The Creative Economy: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Apr 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank all the witnesses for coming here today to engage with the joint committee and to help inform the development of our report. It has been absolutely fascinating and most helpful.

Self-Employed and the SME Sector: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (22 Apr 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I very much welcome the opportunity to speak on this timely motion. I will focus on a couple of particular points. I am really excited that there seems to be a proactive role being taken by the local enterprise offices, which have been given more of an economic development role in terms of working with Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland and which have been challenged to do so by the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: The Creative Economy: Discussion (21 Apr 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: May I remind members and those in the Visitors Gallery to ensure that mobile telephones are switched off for the duration of the meeting, as they interfere with the broadcasting equipment, even when on silent mode. We are now commencing the meeting to discuss the potential for job creation, innovation and balanced economic development in the creative economy. I welcome Dr. James Cunningham,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: The Creative Economy: Discussion (21 Apr 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: As a matter of information, the Senator will be delighted to know in relation to his Irish language comments that TG4 representatives are attending our next session.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: The Creative Economy: Discussion (21 Apr 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Before we finish this engagement I have a couple of questions to put to Dr. Cunningham. I am very interested in the directory MyCreativeEdge. It is a terrific idea. Should there be a national directory? I heard Mr. Phil Coulter make a presentation at another committee on which I sat prior to this one. He said that if he was starting now, he would not attain the same success, nationally or...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: The Creative Economy: Discussion (21 Apr 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank everybody for coming to engage with the committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: The Creative Economy: Discussion (21 Apr 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I remind members, visitors and those in the Public Gallery to ensure their mobile phones are switched off for the duration of this meeting as they interfere with the broadcasting equipment, even when in silent mode. We will continue our discussion on the potential for job creation, innovation and balanced economic development in the creative economy with our guests, Ms Louise Allen, head of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: The Creative Economy: Discussion (21 Apr 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I invite Pól Ó Gallchóir to make his presentation to the joint committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: The Creative Economy: Discussion (21 Apr 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I ask the Senator to put away his telephone as it is causing interference.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: The Creative Economy: Discussion (21 Apr 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I have a number of questions. TG4 is a wonderful station and I know many people who watch it regularly. Some of them do not have great Irish, but they enjoy the content and it is helpful that programmes are subtitled. Many youngsters enjoy watching programmes like "Sesame Street" or "The Muppet Show" which have been dubbed in Irish. That is a great idea. We have a huge diaspora, but...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: The Creative Economy: Discussion (21 Apr 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I also have some questions for Ms Allen. Does she think career guidance is reaching young people and revealing to them the potential of design as a career path? Does she believe the arts offices should have a greater role in supporting any young people who come up with designs and linking them to the enterprise offices? I recently had an interesting engagement with a young milliner whose...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: The Creative Economy: Discussion (21 Apr 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: That concludes our engagement. I thank all the witnesses for attending. The meeting is adjourned until 1.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 28 April when we will resume our discussion on the potential for job creation, innovation and balanced economic development in the creative economy.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Capitation Grants (21 Apr 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 591. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason there is such a gap between the capitation grant figure allocated to primary schools and the figure allocated to secondary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15484/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (21 Apr 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 592. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an indication of when the moratorium will be lifted on education posts of responsibility in primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15485/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Low Pay Commission: Chairperson Designate (14 Apr 2015)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: We have received apologies from Deputies John Lyons, Michael Conaghan and Peadar Tóibín and Senator Mary White. I remind members, witnesses and visitors in the gallery to ensure their mobile phones are switched off for the duration of this meeting, as they interfere with the broadcasting equipment, even when on silent mode. This meeting will be broadcast live on UPC channel 207,...