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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I am conscious of Mr. Ó Conaire's point about the end of the year. How many governing bodies will not have achieved the target by the end of this year? When is it anticipated that all NGBs will have achieved the 40% target?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Okay. Would it be fair to say that those who have not achieved that will achieve it during 2024?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank Ms McTavish. I want to turn to the issue of participation by those who identify as LGBT+. A number of sports people and sporting groups have come before the committee to talk about a lot of the grassroots work, which is very positive. From the FAI to the GAA and IRFU, an enormous about of positive work has been done, in particular at grassroots level. I will quote from the GAA's...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I posed the challenge because whether it is politics, business or other walks of life, on the female side of sports and in many other sporting codes, far more people have come out. Is there a cultural challenge?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I want to talk about safe environments and about people feeling included. At any game, there is often singing at pitch side or in the dressing rooms. Our guests will be aware of recent controversies, whether over the Wolf Tone's "Celtic Symphony" or The Cranberries "Zombie". Sometimes I am surprised at how these issues arise but clearly questions have arisen in these circumstances. How...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I come from Wexford and have a very clear understanding of the incredible role model that Lee Chin is, not just as a sports person. As somebody who works in the community, I applaud the GAA for the strong stance that it took in that instance.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I suggest we put that photo on the front cover of our report on this issue.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank all of the witnesses for being here today and for their continued work in this area. I am conscious of the irony of only male Deputies and Senators raising questions around gender equity. On the target of 40% gender equity on the governing bodies of NGBs by the end of the year, will that be reached with all governing bodies?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Let me challenge that, in the context of macho culture. Even in her own submission, Ms McTavish makes it clear that it is much more challenging on the male side. I would argue that on the female side of Gaelic games, even at senior levels, that challenge does not exist to the same extent.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I am very conscious that at the end of this process we will be producing a report on inclusion in sport. Our recommendations are in a sense how the State can help to enhance inclusion in sports. Obviously, each of the NGBs has its own way of doing it internally but this focuses on the ask from the State. Will Ms O'Connor, on behalf of the Federation of Irish Sport, and each of the NGBs,...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I ask the FAI for one recommendation.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Maybe apart from funding, are there other recommendations? I think Mr. Ó Conaire has got that point.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Is this looking at it through the local sports partnerships?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Okay.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I am conscious of the point on recommendations. On the hate crime legislation that is currently in place and the action the GAA has taken, how does Ms McTavish think that may be able to help the GAA?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Inclusion in Sport: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I thank Ms McTavish. Those are a few one-line recommendations.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Coast Guard Service (10 Oct 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Cathaoirleach and cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I am raising the case of the Courtown Coast Guard station. The station serves both north County Wexford and south County Wicklow. It is one of the old rocket stations. The Minister of State is the third Minister or Minister of State to deal with a Commencement matter on this issue since I entered...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Coast Guard Service (10 Oct 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Most of that reply told us things we already knew but I do welcome the fact that there is an acknowledgement by the OPW that the current site is unsustainable. A number of potential sites were put forward by the Coast Guard but are no longer available. This is because the OPW has taken so long. Sites do not just sit around waiting for the OPW to make its decision. One identified site has...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Oct 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: I rise today to pay tribute to an outstanding Irishman, by virtue of how he was recognised by the State, and that is Chuck Feeney. As people know, he grew up with an Irish-American family background during the time of the Depression and set up a global duty free business. He then discovered that by giving while living he could have a transformative effect on so many aspects of global...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Oct 2023)

Malcolm Byrne: Hear, hear.