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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank Ms Ní Chonaráin. We will now have questions from members. There are five minutes each for members for questions and answers. For witnesses attending remotely, should they wish to elaborate on any of the statements or answers, they can raise their hand and we will give them an opportunity to come in after members put their questions. If I do interrupt or cut across, it is...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Senator Warfield, your five minutes is up but I will allow a couple of minutes for answers. I call Dr. Casey

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I have to cut across you there. It is hoped you will get an opportunity to come back in the second round. We move on to Deputy Munster.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: If any other witnesses either remotely or here would like to make further contribution, I will allow it.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Thank you, I appreciate that. Apologies again for being short but we will try to move on and be fair to all members. Senator Sherlock has joined the meeting and she is substituting for Senator Hoey. I call Senator Sherlock.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: That is fine and we probably will have an opportunity for a second round after that.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: The first two questions were for Comhaltas, so I call Ms Ní Chonaráin.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Challenges Facing the Broadcasting Sector as a Result of Covid-19: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I call Mr. Purcell.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: We can come back to Deputy Mythen's questions. Senator Malcolm Byrne has questions to ask before he leaves to speak in the Chamber. If Ms Ní Nualláin would not mind coming back to Deputy Mythen's points later, that will be great.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I call Dr. Casey. If she wishes to do so, she can answer Deputy Mythen's questions as well as those from Senator Byrne.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: As Senator Warfield said earlier, most of us are fans of the traditional scene and music. I understand it is growing in popularity and experiencing a massive bounce back, which is fantastic to see. We cannot let our admiration of the art mask or cloud what is happening in that scene. The witnesses have outlined some of the horrific incidents described by the people coming forward from the...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I ask the witnesses to touch on the difficulties around reporting those incidents and getting people to listen.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank Dr. Casey. Would Mr. Jackson like to comment?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank Mr. Jackson. Would Ms Ní Chonaráin like to comment?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank Ms Ní Chonaráin. There are three minutes remaining before I have to adjourn the meeting. I will allow a very quick second round, starting with Senator Warfield.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank Senator Warfield. I call Deputy Mythen.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank Dr. Casey. The next speaker is Senator Sherlock.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: That is not a problem.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: I thank members, all the witnesses who attended today and Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, which is just one of a number of organisations involved, and which has come in today, which we greatly appreciate. I am grateful, in particular, to Fair Plé and Mise Fosta. I join with Dr. Casey in thanking the many women, in particular, who have come forward, told their stories and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Carbon Budgets and Climate Action Plan: Engagement with Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications (16 Nov 2021)

Christopher O'Sullivan: Is it two minutes for questions and answers?