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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 thank Ms Lennon who is here remotely, and I also thank Mr. Gibbons and Mr. Purcell, for coming in for this session. They can quite clearly sense the positive light in which members view local and community radio and the service it provides. It is also clear that members have a very good relationship with local radio, which is fantastic and important as well. We will get the letter Deputy...

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: This meeting has been convened to discuss, with representatives from FairPlé, MiseFosta and Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, a safe and respectful working environment in the arts. I welcome our witnesses to the meeting. I welcome Dr. Karan Casey, co-founder of FairPlé; Ms Anna Ní Nualláin, co-founder of MiseFosta; and Ms Siobhán Ní Chonaráin of...

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 very much, Anna. Having listened to your statement, I thank and commend you for speaking out and going public, and exposing and highlighting the abuse and harassment that is happening. We appreciate that and it highlights the importance of this session. Our final witness to present is Siobhán Ní Chonaráin of Comhaltas Ceoltoirí Éireann, who has three...

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.