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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Rising Cost of Tourist Accommodation: Discussion (15 Jun 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank our witnesses. We have engaged with quite a number of them on different issues over the past year. All of us are interested in having a well-respected, good value tourism industry. I would echo many of Deputy O'Sullivan's concerns. Members of this committee, within our own parliamentary parties and elsewhere, went out on a limb during the Covid period and made specific arguments...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Rising Cost of Tourist Accommodation: Discussion (15 Jun 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I understand Mr. Fenn’s point about last-minute bookings, and colleagues have dealt with that. Let us say I was to look at booking a hotel in Dublin now for a date three months from now, namely, 15 September, which is a Thursday night. What does Mr. Fenn expect I should pay for an average hotel in Dublin in about three months' time?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Rising Cost of Tourist Accommodation: Discussion (15 Jun 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I accept it is last-minute. Because I knew the focus was going to be on this, I looked at 15 September, which is a Thursday, and it is not a supply issue because there are over 120 properties available in Dublin across a range of the booking sites, and I went onto some of the hotels' own websites as well. There were some very good value bed and breakfasts and some hotels but most of the...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Rising Cost of Tourist Accommodation: Discussion (15 Jun 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: It is ironic that some politicians and political parties who object to hotels being built now complain about a scarcity of hotel spaces. Are there other planning measures that would help to assist on the supply side? What does Fáilte Ireland hear from developers? Are there specific planning measures that could be taken? I hear about the time it takes when something goes to An Bord...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Public Service Performance Report 2021: Discussion (15 Jun 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank all the officials and witnesses, as well as people in the Department and wider agencies. It should be acknowledged that during the Covid-19 period, the services they provided to the sectors they deal with, including arts, sport and tourism in particular, were among those worst affected by Covid-19. Quite a number of the schemes administered by the Department had to be designed...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Public Service Performance Report 2021: Discussion (15 Jun 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: Rinneadh cáineadh ar na seirbhísí rialtais le linn Covid-19 agus bhí tuairisc inné nó inniu ón gCoimisinéir faoi na seirbhísí rialta sin le linn na paindéime. Ar mhaith Mr. Ó Conaire aon rud a rá faoi sin?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Public Service Performance Report 2021: Discussion (15 Jun 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: Gabh mo leithscéal.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Public Service Performance Report 2021: Discussion (15 Jun 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: Gabh mo leithscéal faoi sin.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Jun 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: The Leas-Chathaoirleach will be aware of the reported decision of the UK Government to unilaterally change parts of the Northern Ireland protocol that was agreed between the UK and the European Union. The Taoiseach and the Minister for Foreign Affairs have been clear that this has been a breach of good faith as well as a breach of international law and that it undermines the trust that is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Jun 2022)

Malcolm Byrne: Hear, hear.

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?